How would you draw where a direct sun is at on a map?

To draw where the direct sun is at on a map, determine the time of year and latitude of the location, then mark the sun's position directly overhead at noon. Use symbols to indicate sunlight direction and consider local time differences. This will help visualize where sunlight falls at different times of the year on the globe.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07

draw a line or path that follows the sun's apparent movement across the sky, known as the sun's path

Answered by jassingh1418 | 2025-07-07

To draw where the direct sun is on a map, you need to understand some basic concepts about how the Earth is oriented in relation to the sun and the map itself. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Understanding Subsolar Point : The direct sun on Earth means where the sun is exactly overhead, which is known as the subsolar point. At this point, the sun’s rays are hitting the Earth's surface at a 90-degree angle. This point changes daily because of the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun.

Identifying the Equinoxes and Solstices : On the equinoxes (around March 21 and September 23), the subsolar point is directly on the Equator. On the solstices, it is either at the Tropic of Cancer (around June 21) or the Tropic of Capricorn (around December 21).

Using Latitude and Longitude : To place the sun directly overhead on a map, locate the subsolar point by using its latitude. If it's the equinox, the sun is directly over the Equator (0° latitude). For the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, it's over 23.5° N latitude at the Tropic of Cancer, and for the winter solstice, it's over 23.5° S latitude at the Tropic of Capricorn.

Tracking the Date and Time : Since the Earth rotates, the position where the sun is directly overhead changes. Use the date and time to determine the subsolar point. Online tools and apps can provide precise current locations.

Plot on a Map : Once you have the latitude from the steps above and the current date's longitude, mark that point on a flat world map. This point is where the direct sun is at that specific date and time.


For example, on June 21 at local noon, the subsolar point will be on the Tropic of Cancer, and you would mark that location on your map.

Answered by IsabellaRoseDavis | 2025-07-08