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The sun can never be directly overhead at any place located more than 23.5 degrees
north or south of the equator. Chicago's latitude is roughly 46 degrees north, so the
sun can never be directly overhead there, and I can tell you that those of us living
in Skokie are very grateful for that fact.
Just like every other point between 23.5 degrees north (the Tropic of Cancer) and
the north pole, the highest the sun ever gets occurs at noon on the Summer solstice,
which is within a day either way of June 21.
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FranThe sun is directly overhead in Chicago at solar noon, which varies throughout the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. In Chicago, this typically occurs around 12:30 pm during daylight saving time (spring and summer months) and around 11:30 am during standard time (fall and winter months).
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At what time of day is the sun at its peak?
The sun is at its peak at noon, when it is directly overhead.
Was the sun ever directly overhead in colorado?
Yes, the sun can be directly overhead in Colorado, especially in regions near the Tropic of Cancer during the summer solstice. However, the sun is never directly overhead in the entire state of Colorado due to its location outside of the tropics.
Is the sun ever directly overhead at mid day in Memphis Tenn?
No, the sun is never directly overhead at midday in Memphis, Tennessee, as it is located at a latitude of around 35 degrees north. The sun is only directly overhead at latitudes between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees north) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees south).
Where does the sun shine directly overhead on September 22?
The sun shines directly overhead at the equator on September 22 during the equinox. This phenomenon marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is 45 degrees of the sun?
A 45 degree sun angle indicates that the sun is halfway between the horizon and directly overhead (known as the zenith). Such an angle causes the length of an object's shadow to be equal to the object's height.
