If an observer were standing on the South Pole at the time of the autumnal equinox, where would the Sun be at midday?
A) at zenith
B) 23.5° above the horizon
C) well below the horizon
D) on the horizon

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At the autumnal equinox, the Sun is positioned directly above the equator, making it visible at every point along the horizon at the poles. At the South Pole, the Sun would appear to skim the horizon at midday, marking the transition from 24-hour daylight to the long polar night.

If an Observer Were Standing on the South Pole at the Time