Topic: Apparent Path of the Sun

What causes the different temperatures with in the year?

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Higher angle = ____ Lower angle = ______

http://www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/contents/6h.html 

Celestial Sphere

September 23 rd

Sunrise -

East

Long Island, NY (42°N Latitude) - Point 90° above your head

December 21 st

Sunrise -

Southeast

June 21 st

Sunrise –

North East

= March 21 st Polaris 42° above the horizon = Latitude of 42°N

Remember -

1) Sun is never over head in New York State

2) Sun moves 15° per hour across the sky

Horizon

Other Locations

What day is it?

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Shadows

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Sun Path Lab Animation

• http://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion3/animations/sunmotions.swf