Where should an observer expect to see the Sun in the sky if they were at the North Pole at the beginning of fall (about September 21)?
A) on the horizon
B) at their zenith
C) at about 23.5° above the horizon all day
D) below their horizon all day

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At the North Pole at the beginning of fall (around September 21), the Sun appears on the horizon. This is because the Earth's axis is tilted about 23.5 degrees, and at the equinoxes, the tilt is such that the Sun is directly over the equator, making it appear on the horizon at the poles.

Where Should an Observer Expect to See the Sun in the Sky