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a. On Dec. 21 , what is the noon sun angle for someone at 54 degree N . Lat. ?
B. in what horizon ( part of the sky using compass directions) is the noon sun?

2007-02-05 13:59:40 · 2 answers · asked by bmw z 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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a. You need an Analemma to do this question.

Sun Angle = 90 degrees - (angle of elevation (+ or -) Declination)
Sun Angle = 90degrees - (54 + 23.5)
Sun Angle = 23.5 degrees

you get your declination from an Analemma.

b. It would be on a southern horizon. (check any analemma)

2007-02-05 14:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

a) 54Â° - 23.5Â° = 30.5Â° above the Southern horizon
b) Southern

2007-02-05 22:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋