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  • Solar Noon: When is the Sun at Its Lowest Point in the Sky?
    The sun is at its lowest point in the sky at solar noon. This is the moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for the day.

    However, there's a bit of a nuance here:

    * Solar noon isn't always the same time as 12:00 PM on your clock. It varies depending on your location and the time of year.

    * "Lowest point" can be interpreted in two ways:

    * Lowest altitude: The sun's altitude is at its highest at solar noon.

    * Lowest point in the sky: The sun's position at solar noon depends on your latitude. At the equator, it would be directly overhead. The further away you are from the equator, the lower the sun will be in the sky at solar noon.

    So, while "lowest point" is a bit ambiguous, the sun is generally at its highest point in the sky around solar noon, which may not be the same as 12:00 PM on your clock.

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