Calculate the maximum noon sun angle (SA) for the following latitudes and time of year.  Round to the nearest tenth if needed. Also, indicate which direction the sun's rays are coming from at noon (i.e. North or South).  If the sun's rays are directly overhead, type overhead.  If there is no sun, type No Sun.   December 21st Latitude: 40°S :  SA =    ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  0° :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  20°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =   66.5°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =    September 22nd   40°S :  SA =    ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  0° :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  20°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =   66.5°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =

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Calculate the maximum noon sun angle (SA) for the following latitudes and time of year.  Round to the nearest tenth if needed. Also, indicate which direction the sun's rays are coming from at noon (i.e. North or South).  If the sun's rays are directly overhead, type overhead.  If there is no sun, type No Sun.

 

December 21st

Latitude:

40°S :  SA =    ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

0° :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

20°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  

66.5°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

 

September 22nd

 

40°S :  SA =    ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

0° :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

20°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from =  

66.5°N :  SA =   ;   Direction Sun's rays are coming from = 

 

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