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How frequently does the sun appear directly overhead in Mexico City?
Twice a year
When is the sun directly overhead in queensbury ny?
The sun can never be directly overhead anywhere in New York state ... or anywhere in the USA for that matter. The highest it can ever appear is at noon on June 21. But in order to ever see it directly overhead, you have to be located within 23.5 degrees of the equator.
What circle of latitude describes the most southerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
Tropic of Capricorn
Can the sun become overhead in Ethiopia?
Yes, everywhere in Ethiopia has the Sun overhead at some time. Everywhere south of the southern part of Egypt has the Sun overhead at times.
Why does the sun appear almost directly overhead throughout the month of June when viewed from Hong Kong China?
I would guess that Hong Kong is closer to the equator, compared to some other place where you lived, and with which you are comparing it. Of course that question must mean "overhead around noon". Hong Kong is more or less on the Tropic of Cancer. The Sun can appear overhead as far north as the Tropic of Cancer around the summer solstice (about June 21st).
Why does the sun appear dim at sunset?
At that time there is a lot more atmosphere between you and the sun than when the sun is overhead.
How frequently does the sun appear directly overhead in Mexico City?
Twice a year
Which circle of latitude describes the most northerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
The Tropic of Cancer ... roughly 23.5 degrees north ... is the most northerly latitude where the sun can ever appear directly overhead.
When is the sun directly overhead in queensbury ny?
The sun can never be directly overhead anywhere in New York state ... or anywhere in the USA for that matter. The highest it can ever appear is at noon on June 21. But in order to ever see it directly overhead, you have to be located within 23.5 degrees of the equator.
What is the classification of the tropic of cancer?
That lies on 23.5 degree latitude, at which the Sun may appear directly overhead at its zenith.
What circle of latitude describes the most southerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
Tropic of Capricorn
When the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day will the sun be directly over the South Pole?
No, the sun will appear directly overhead along the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.
How often does the Sun appear directly overhead in Mexico City?
Twice; both during the sun's summer and winter solstices.
Can the sun appear directly overhead in Lagos Nigeria?
Yes. Lagos is only about 6.5 degrees from the equator ... less than the 23.5 degrees on the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, the boundaries of the 'belt' around the Earth's middle throughout which the sun can be directly overhead.
Why does the Sun appear to not move?
Because we are revolving around it, so imagine if you were driving in a circle around a street light it doesnt appear to move, rather you do.
What latitude for Arnold is the sun directly overhead at noon on the equinox and solstice?
There is no latitude on earth at which the sun would be directly overhead at noon on the equinox and the solstice.
Can the sun become overhead in Ethiopia?
Yes, everywhere in Ethiopia has the Sun overhead at some time. Everywhere south of the southern part of Egypt has the Sun overhead at times.
