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It depends on what day of the year it is. In the Northern hemisphere, North of the Tropic of Cancer, at noon local mean time the Sun will be as North as it can be, but it will be South of you. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, South of the Tropic of Capricorn, at noon local mean time the Sun will be as South as it can be, but it will be North of you. In between the two tropics, again it will depend on the time of year, and where you are, but the Sun could be directly overhead, or North of you, or South of you.
This is all because the Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to the plane of its orbit around the Sun.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo place. On the winter solstice, the Sun's rays are at least 24 degrees from the vertical.
"Winter" means that the Sun is in the other hemisphere; so if you are in the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice is when the Sun is 23.5 degrees SOUTH of the equator.
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on which hemisphere you are observing from
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∙ 12y agozenith if you are on the equator. due south in northern hemisphere. due north in southern hemisphere.
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∙ 14y agoWhen the Sun is at its highest position, it is at a line called the meridian. It is a line that goes from north to south, passing through the zenith.
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∙ 15y agoYes.
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Where is the sun at midday?
In the highest point in the sky.
Why do shadows in the southern half of Australia point south at midday?
There is more daylight on the south of the equator due to the tilt of the earth. The earth tilts toward the sun in the southern hemisphere, and away from the sun in the northern hemisphere.
How does a duck know which direction south is?
They usually know by instinct, they know by the direction of the sun, atmosphere, and air currents up in the sky.
What is a king snake adaptations?
Basking in sunlight helps it get warm. They hibernate in winter.
Why do Emperor penguins breed during Antarctic winter?
These animals breed on Antarctica because there are no land animals there to prey on this reproductive process. In order to hatch their young as soon as the sun rises, in about October, and fledge them to a state of independence before the sun sets in about March, the winter breeding season is part of their survival life cycle.
Why are shadows longer at midday in winter than summer?
i think its to do with the sun, when the sun moves the size of your shadow moves. at midday its the shortest :))
Why does the height of the sun at midday change throughout the year?
Because our elliptical orbit is closest to the sun in summer than in winter, when it is winter we are above the sun and when it's summer and we are below the sun
Where would you see the sun at midday in the winter as you are in the north hemispher?
The Sun Would Be Visible In The South, But Lower In The Sky.
What direction would you have to face in order to see midday sun from a certain day and location?
up
When was Sitting in the Midday Sun created?
Sitting in the Midday Sun was created in 1973-06.
What actors and actresses appeared in Midday Sun - 2010?
The cast of Midday Sun - 2010 includes: Emily Watson as Sarah
What do you call 2 birds relaxing in the midday sun?
Basking robins is what two robins relaxing in the midday sun are called.
What is the relationship between the direct rays of the Sun and the seasons?
When the Sun's rays are more direct (closer to perpendicular to the surface of the ground at midday) it is hotter (some would call it "summer") When furthest from direct it is colder ("winter") between winter and summer there is spring and between summer and winter there is fall.
Is the sun at its highest at midday?
Yes.
How can you tell the difference between summer and winter by the sun?
the sun is higher at midday in ther summer than it is in the winter
What do you call two birds relaxing in the midday sun?
Basking Robins is what two birds relaxing in the midday sun are called.
What is the meaning of midday?
The middle part of the day; noon., Of or pertaining to noon; meridional; as, the midday sun.
