-The diagram shows three approximate locations of the Sun along the western horizon.Which number indicates the location of the Sun at sunset on December 21st (winter solstice)for an observer at latitude 48° North?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)The Sun will not set on December 21st at this latitude.

Question

-The diagram shows three approximate locations of the Sun along the western horizon.Which number indicates the location of the Sun at sunset on December 21st (winter solstice)for an observer at latitude 48° North?
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)The Sun will not set on December 21st at this latitude.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

On December 21st, the winter solstice, the Sun sets at its southernmost point along the western horizon for observers in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, location 1, which is the furthest south, indicates the position of the Sun at sunset on this date.

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