At any given location, solar noon occurs:
A)at 12 am
B)at 12 pm
C)when the sun is at its highest point in the sky
D)when the sun is directly above the equator

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Solar noon occurs when the sun is at its highest point in the sky, which is typically around 12 pm local time. It is not at 12 am (midnight) or when the sun is directly above the equator, which is only true during the spring and fall equinoxes.

At Any Given Location, Solar Noon Occurs