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What is the term for the position the sun reaches when its directly above earths equator?
The word you're fishing for is "equinox", but I know for a fact that it is not the position
that the sun reaches. I've been unclear on whether it's the place in the Earth's orbit
where the axis is not inclined toward or away from the sun, or the point in time when
the Earth reaches that place. In order to answer your question with some confidence,
I went off elsewhere and immersed myself in literally minutes of concentrated research
on the topic. I have learned that the equinox is the point in time.
What else can I help you with?
Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those closer to the equator?
Its is cooler because of earths tilt the sun's ultraviolet rays hit most directly on the equator so it is hotter by the equator so the farther from the equator the cooler.
Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those to the equator?
Climates farther from the equator receive less direct sunlight due to the curvature of the Earth, resulting in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface at higher latitudes leads to less heat being absorbed, contributing to cooler temperatures in these regions.
What is the projection of earths equator on the celestial sphere?
Celestial Equator
You are standing on Earths equator so Which way is Polaris the North star?
If you are right at the Equator, you will not be able to see Polaris. If you could, it would be right on the horizon, but ground haze and obstructions would almost certainly hide it from view.
Where is earths circumfrerence greatest?
at the equator.
Time of year when the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of earths equator?
Summer and winter
Why is the earths temp hotter at the equator?
Because the sunlight it receives is almost directly overhead all year round. the Equator receives the most solar energy.
Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those closer to the equator?
Its is cooler because of earths tilt the sun's ultraviolet rays hit most directly on the equator so it is hotter by the equator so the farther from the equator the cooler.
Why are climates located farther from the equator cooler than those to the equator?
Climates farther from the equator receive less direct sunlight due to the curvature of the Earth, resulting in cooler temperatures. Additionally, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth's surface at higher latitudes leads to less heat being absorbed, contributing to cooler temperatures in these regions.
What is the projection of earths equator on the celestial sphere?
Celestial Equator
You are standing on Earths equator so Which way is Polaris the North star?
If you are right at the Equator, you will not be able to see Polaris. If you could, it would be right on the horizon, but ground haze and obstructions would almost certainly hide it from view.
Where is earths circumfrerence greatest?
at the equator.
What country doesn't touch the Earths equator?
Many countries do not cross the equator.
How many miles is the earths equator?
24,901.55
Is the earths axis perpendicular to the equator?
Mercury
Why does the equator go sideways?
The tilt of earths axis makes the equator appear to be sideways.
Where is earths equator?
The equator goes though South Africa, Africa and new Guinea
