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The rays of the Sun fall more directly on the equator because the Sun shines more on the center of the Earth.

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Does a equinox have sun rays that shine directly over head?

The sun's rays are always directly overhead somewhere on earth. Twice a year,at the moment of each equinox, that place is somewhere on the equator.


Where on earth do suns rays shine at the most diect angle?

The sun's rays shine most directly at locations near the equator. These areas receive more direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to warmer temperatures and more consistent daylight hours.


When are the sun's rays most directly over one of the topics?

At either of the tropics the sun's rays are most directly overhead at mid-day in mid summer.


Why is it almost always hot in area called tropics?

It has to do with the Earth being round and how the Sun shines on it. The tropics are mostly close to the roundest part of the Earth or EQUATOR. Most places near the equator are hot because the rays of the sun fully shine on them most of the year(except at night of course). This causes these places to be hotter than those that the Sun`s rays do not shine directly at.


Where the sun's rays strike earth most directly and least directly?

Directly is near the equator. Least directly is at the poles.


Where do the sun rays strike earth least directly?

The Sun's rays strike least directly at the poles.


Does the sun's rays ever shine directly over Houston?

Never. Houston is at 29.7 degrees north latitude, and the Sun never goes above 23.4 degrees north. In fact, the only state in the United States that ever experiences the Sun directly at the zenith is Hawai'i.


At what angle will the sun's rays most directly hit the earth?

90 degrees


Where does The rays of the sun strike earth most directly?

The rays of the sun strike the Earth most directly at the equator, where sunlight is nearly perpendicular to the surface. This results in more concentrated heat and higher temperatures in these regions.


The sun is most directly overhead near the what?

The sun is most directly overhead near the equator. This happens during the equinoxes where the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in near-vertical rays at noon.


What angle will the suns rays most directly hit the earth?

the equater A+ 90 degrees


How can you see a sun's light on cloudy days?

The sun's rays shine throught the clouds.