Where on Earth Would an Observer Have to Stand for the Sun

question 114

Multiple Choice

Where on Earth would an observer have to stand for the Sun to pass directly overhead (i.e., pass through zenith) at some time during the year?

• A) within the Arctic Circle
• B) in the tropics, or within +/- 23.5° of the equator
• C) There is no restriction because this happens at any latitude at some time during the year.
• D) only on the equator, nowhere else

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