What does it mean when people say the sun is at its zenith?
2006-09-28 23:01:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The point in the sky directly above the observer. The highest point.
2006-09-28 23:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Eden* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Does Zenith Mean
2016-10-01 10:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by jensen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zenith means 'the highest point'.
Astronomically, it means that the sun(in this case), or any other heavenly body is directly above the observer and 90 degrees from all points on that person’s horizon .
2006-09-28 23:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sachin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that in this situation, zenith could be replaced with peak, and that perhaps there is some sort of differential analyzer that helped reach that. I unfortunately know little about computers.
2016-03-17 03:33:44 · answer #4 · answered by Allyson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer.
The upper region of the sky.
The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
The point of culmination; the peak: 'the zenith of her career'
2006-09-28 23:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by solstice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zenith is the position of the sun at noon(its highest position)
2006-09-29 00:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apex... Top... Highest point... Apogee...
...of its arc across the sky.
2006-09-28 23:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peak, maximum point.
2006-09-28 23:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by Vanguard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the meaning is 'peak', 'the highest point'
2006-09-28 23:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋