If an observer were at the South Pole of Earth for a full year, what would be the highest angle reached by the Sun above their horizon?
A) 90°
B) It would never reach above the horizon-the South Pole is always in darkness.
C) 0°; it would only just reach the horizon.
D) 23.5°

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At the South Pole, the highest angle the Sun reaches above the horizon is 23.5°, which corresponds to the tilt of the Earth's axis. This occurs at the December solstice.

If an Observer Were at the South Pole of Earth