On June 21, where will the Sun appear to rise for an observer located in New York State?
a. due west
b. due east
c. north of die east
d. south of due east
I just know it can't be a..
that means it's c, right?
On June 21, the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer.
See:
http://ase.tufts.edu/cosmos/view_picture.asp?id=292
Nope.
Where is the Tropic of Cancer in relation to New York?
To determine where the Sun will appear to rise on a specific date, we need to consider the summer solstice, which usually occurs on June 21st. On this day, the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky and has its longest period of daylight.
For an observer in New York State, the Sun will appear to rise in the northeast. So the answer to your question would be d. south of due east.
To understand this, we can use a couple of methods:
1. Astronomical Almanac: You can refer to an astronomical almanac or use an online solar calculator to find the sunrise azimuth. The azimuth is the direction measured in degrees clockwise from true north. On June 21st, you will see that the sunrise azimuth for New York State is approximately 60-70 degrees, which corresponds to a direction that is south of due east.
2. Compass and Sundial: Another simple method is to use a compass and a sundial. Stand facing north with your compass in hand. Rotate your body until the compass needle points to the direction of east. Now, imagine a line bisecting the angle between the compass needle and the direction you are facing (north). That line will give you a general idea of where the Sun will rise. On June 21st in New York State, you will notice that the line will be pointing slightly to the right or south of the direction you are facing, indicating a sunrise position that is south of due east.
It's always exciting to observe celestial phenomena and understand how they affect our daily lives.