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At the Equator, the sun rises at about 6am every day of the year.
In the far north of Canada, the sun rises earlier than that in the winter, and later than that in the summer.
So in summer, the sun rises later nearer to the equator. And in winter, the sun rises earlier nearer to the equator.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause when humans invented time-keeping, and clocks to do it with, we decided to make up
a special name for the time when the sun is south of us. After a world-wide contest to find the
best name, the judges picked the entry submitted by the contestant who slipped them the biggest
kickback, and a law was passed requiring that everybody shall call that part of the day "Noon".
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∙ 13y agoA more accurate way to word that would be "why is it day when we are facing the Sun?" Because the sun is bright on all sides.
But anyways, the answer would be: daytime is just the word for when it is light outside, hence when we are facing the sun. Unless there is a supernova or some other great source of light other than the Sun, it will only be truly bright outdoors during the day, because sunlight cannot curve around the Earth or go through it.
That is all I can really say. =)
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∙ 13y agoNot quite. Assuming you mean "noon" as "12:00 p.m.", it depends on your geographical position within your time zone - the Sun may be more towards the southeast, or southwest. Also, if you happen to live within the tropics, or more to the south, the Sun can actually be due NORTH at its highest noon - or directly overhead.
When the Sun is at its highest, it will always be on a line that goes from north to south - but it may be directly overhead, due north, or due south, depending on your geographical location and the time of the year.
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∙ 14y agosun is situated at very height from earth, light from sun firstly travel in vaccum and then into earth's atmasphere
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∙ 13y agothe sun is comparatively huge and far far away from our EARTH.
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∙ 12y agowell it is very clear that you should not be looking at the sun in the first place.
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∙ 12y agoAtmospheric refraction
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What happens to the sun from noon to sunset?
The sun doesn't move; earth does. The Earth slowly rotates until the side the sun was facing is now away from the sun. Example: If the sun is shining on Florida at noon-sunset, the earth rotates slowly in that time until Florida is facing away from the sun and so it is night in Florida and day on the other side of the earth.
Where is the sun at noon?
At noon, the Sun would cross the meridian, wherever you live.September is close to an equinox; if you live at the Equator, the Sun would be at the zenith. For every degree further north that you live, the Sun would be a degree south of the zenith. For example, if you live at 50 degrees latitude North, the Sun would be 40 degrees above the horizon (towards the South) i.e., 50 degrees from the zenit.
Where will be the sun at noon?
When 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.
Is the sun always highest in the sky at noon?
Yes the sun is always highest in the sky at noon
As viewed from the continental US local noon is defined as the moment when the Sun is?
As viewed from the continental US local noon is defined as the moment when the Sun is positioned directly on the meridian, an imaginary line that crosses the sky from directly north to directly south.
Does the location of the sunset point correlate with how high the sun is in the sky at noon?
Yes, to an extent. In the northern hemisphere summer, the Sun rises somewhat north of east, and the Sun will be higher in the sky at noon. (In the southern hemisphere summers, the Sun rises SOUTH of east and is higher at noon.)In the winter, the sun rises south of east (north of east for the southern hemisphere) and is lower in the sky at noon.
How did they tell time a long time ago?
By the sun. go outside face south and if the sun is on you left its 6am to noon and if the sun is on your right the time is noon to 6pm.
What happens to the sun from noon to sunset?
The sun doesn't move; earth does. The Earth slowly rotates until the side the sun was facing is now away from the sun. Example: If the sun is shining on Florida at noon-sunset, the earth rotates slowly in that time until Florida is facing away from the sun and so it is night in Florida and day on the other side of the earth.
What is the different positions of shadows in morning noon and afternoon?
Morning: The shadow will be the longest and facing the west as the sun rises in the east Noon: The shadow will be the shortest as the sun is directly above the object Afternoon: The shadow will be slightly longer and facing east as the sun is going to set in the west soon.
Where is the sun at noon?
At noon, the Sun would cross the meridian, wherever you live.September is close to an equinox; if you live at the Equator, the Sun would be at the zenith. For every degree further north that you live, the Sun would be a degree south of the zenith. For example, if you live at 50 degrees latitude North, the Sun would be 40 degrees above the horizon (towards the South) i.e., 50 degrees from the zenit.
More of the lighted ssurface of the noon is facing earth at?
At full moon - that's when the Moon is opposite to the Sun in the sky.
At noon where is the sun in the sky?
At its highest point in the sky, and due South in the Northern Hemisphere.
How can you use the position of the sun to figure out the direction you are looking?
Real basic...the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If you face the morning sun your left hand points north, your right hand points south and your back it to the west. If you are facing the afternoon sun your right hand points north, your left to the south and your back is to the east. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Before solar noon if you are heading towards the sun you are heading east and away from is west. If you know your compass points you can figure north and south off of your other positions. The opposite is true after solar noon. If you are heading towards the sun you are then heading west.
In New York State to see the sun at noon one would look towards the?
south
Where will be the sun at noon?
When 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.
How does putting windows on the south side affect the heating and cooling of the house?
Because of the tilt of the Sun in winter, the sun will strike the south facing windows facing windows for most of the day.
What if you are facing the sunrise where is south?
If you are facing the sunrise, then south is to your right. The east is where the sun rises, which means south will be on your right side, west will be behind you, and north will be to your left.
