What is the angle between the noon sun on the winter solstice and the southern horizon for an observer at a latitude of 38 N?
A) 38
B) 52
C) 75.5
D) 28.5
E) 14.5

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The winter solstice occurs when the sun is at its southernmost point in the sky. For an observer at a latitude of 38 N, the angle between the noon sun on the winter solstice and the southern horizon is equal to 90 - 38 = 52 degrees.

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