As viewed from any place within the continental United States,noon on apparent solar time is defined as the moment when the Sun is
A)directly overhead.
B)ante meridiem.
C)at a right ascension of 0 hours.
D)directly south.

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In the continental United States, noon on apparent solar time occurs when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day, which is directly south, not directly overhead. This is due to the latitude of the continental U.S. and the Earth's rotation.

As Viewed from Any Place Within the Continental United States,noon