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When the sun (or moon) is high in the sky there are no objects of known size to compare the sun (or moon) to. But whan the sun is low in the sky you can see far off objects near the horizon that you know ar big and you imagine that the sun is even bigger (it is!) The apparent change in size is an optical illusion.
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When during the day should you look for your shadow?
You should look for your shadow when the sun is shining at its peak, around midday. This is when the sun is highest in the sky, causing your shadow to be the shortest.
What is the name given to the sun's position at noon?
At noon the Sun is at its "zenith". The highest elevation it will reach that day.
Why do stars look so small compared to the sun?
The stars look small compared to the sun because they are much farther away.
Why is the sun high in the sky at noon?
The sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon because that is when it is directly overhead an observer at the equator. This position is a result of the sun's path across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.
What time is it when both a clocks hand are on twelve and the sun is overhead?
It is noon when both the clock's hands are on twelve and the sun is overhead.
In New York State to see the sun at noon one would look towards the?
south
In noon near the equator the Sun is?
In noon near the equator, the sun is high in the sky.
When during the day should you look for your shadow?
You should look for your shadow when the sun is shining at its peak, around midday. This is when the sun is highest in the sky, causing your shadow to be the shortest.
Why isn't the sun overhead at noon in Texas?
It never is overhead at noon because Texas is not in the northernmost point where the sun passes directly overhead at noon.
At noon a place nearest from the sun?
The sun is at its highest point at noontime. Not exactly certain what you mean by place nearest the sun at noon.
What is the name given to the sun's position at noon?
At noon the Sun is at its "zenith". The highest elevation it will reach that day.
Why do stars look so small compared to the sun?
The stars look small compared to the sun because they are much farther away.
Why the sun looks small in circle in noon and big in evening when it set?
Refraction in the atmosphere in the evening acts like a lens.
In Canada to view the sun at noon what direction do you have to look towards?
In Canada, to view the sun at noon, you generally need to look towards the south. This is because the sun follows an arc across the sky from east to west, reaching its highest point in the southern part of the sky during midday. However, the exact position can vary slightly depending on your latitude and the time of year.
Why is the sun high in the sky at noon?
The sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon because that is when it is directly overhead an observer at the equator. This position is a result of the sun's path across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.
When is the sun nearly overhead?
At noon.
When the sun is at its highest ponit?
noon
