How Would the Sun Appear to Move in the Sky

question 168

Multiple Choice

How would the Sun appear to move in the sky if an observer were at the South Pole on a midsummer day?

• A) It would appear halfway above the horizon and maintain this position for a full 24 hours.
• B) It would appear to move parallel to the horizon at an elevation angle of about 23.5° for a full 24 hours.
• C) It would appear never to reach above the horizon-the South Pole is always in darkness.
• D) It would appear to rise in the east, reach an elevation angle of about 23.5° at midday, and set in the west 12 hours later.

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