How high and above what horizon is the Sun on the given date at the specified la

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How high and above what horizon is the Sun on the given date at the specified latitude? Assume that the time is local noon on the indicated date.

         a)   June 21 at the North Pole                                        _____________________

         b)   December 21 at the North Pole                               _____________________

         c)   March 21 at the equator                                          _____________________

         d)   June 21 at the equator                                             _____________________

         e)   December 21 at the equator                                    _____________________

         f)   June 21 in San Antonio (29.5° N)                           _____________________

         g)   December 21 in San Antonio (29.5° N)                  _____________________

Explanation / Answer

a)June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5 N latitude  

b) December solstice - subsolar point at 23.5 S latitude  

c)March equinox - subsolar point at 0° latitude

d)June 21 - subsolar point at 23.5 N latitude  

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