We learned that the Solar Altitude (SA) changes throughout the year and can be computed by using the following formula: SA = 90 deg--AD, where AD is angle distance between the latitude location in question and the declination of the Sun on that specific date. What is Solar Altitude at 38 degrees north about our latitude). on March 6th? • 46 degrees 48 degrees • 54 degrees 52 degrees

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We learned that the Solar Altitude (SA) changes throughout the year and can be computed by using the following formula:

SA = 90 deg--AD, where AD is angle distance

between the latitude location in question and the declination of the Sun on that specific date.

What is Solar Altitude at 38 degrees north about our latitude). on March 6th?

• 46 degrees

48 degrees

• 54 degrees

52 degrees

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Step 1: Solar Altitude

The angle formed between the Sun and an observer's horizon is known as the solar height, commonly referred to as the solar elevation angle. It reflects the height of the Sun at a specific moment and location. Due to the Earth's rotation and axial tilt, solar altitude, which is commonly expressed in degrees, can change throughout the day and in different geographical regions.

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