What is the angle between the noon Sun at the vernal equinox and the southern horizon for an observer at a latitude of 38° North?
A)28.5°
B)38°
C)52°
D)75.5°

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the vernal equinox, the Sun is directly overhead at the equator. At any other latitude, the angle between the noon Sun and the local meridian is equal to the latitude of the observer. Therefore, for an observer at 38° North, the angle between the noon Sun and the local meridian is 38°. The angle between the local meridian and the southern horizon is 90°. So the angle between the noon Sun at the vernal equinox and the southern horizon for an observer at a latitude of 38° North is 90° - 38° = 52°.

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