If the horizon is considered to be split into northern and southern parts by the east-west line, can the Sun ever rise in the northern part of the sky when viewed from a mid-latitude site in the southern hemisphere?
A) yes, for exactly half a year
B) no, because the site is in the southern hemisphere
C) yes, but only for a few days around midsummer
D) yes, for most of the year, since the observing site is in the southern hemisphere

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Sun is always in the northern part of the sky when viewed from a mid-latitude site in the southern hemisphere. This is because the Earth's axis is tilted, and the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun for half of the year. During this time, the Sun appears to move in a lower arc across the sky, and it never rises above the northern horizon.

If the Horizon Is Considered to Be Split into Northern