1. The animation indicates a shadow growing to the east, because
(1) the sun is rising in the east.
(2) the Earth rotates the same way.
(3) the sun is setting to the west.
(4) shadows point toward the sun

2. ZENITH
In the diagram at left, an observer in New York State “sees” the sun at three different noon-times during the course of a year (X, Y, and Z).
How fast does sun move along its X, Y, or Z path?
15 o/hr
Why does the Z path take the most time?
It is the longest
Which noon sun gives the longest shadow? X

3. Why does the path of the sun matter?

4. Why does the path of the sun matter?
Spring / Autumn path is 6 am to 6 pm (12 hours) due E. to due W.

5. Why does the path of the sun matter?
Spring / Autumn path is 6 am to 6 pm (12 hours) due E. to due W.
Summer path is higher so more energy for more time.

6. Why does the path of the sun matter?
Spring / Autumn path is 6 am to 6 pm (12 hours) due E. to due W.
Summer path is higher so more energy for more time.
Winter path is less energy for less time!

7. Summer path is
NE  S  NW
Spring/Autumn is
E  S  W
Winter path is
SE  S  SW

8. (2) March 21 (4) They are all equal
The diagram shows the apparent daily path of the Sun, as viewed by an observer at a certain latitude on three different days of the year.
Which apparent Sun path provides the observer with the least insolation?
(1) Dec 21 (3) June 21
(2) March 21 (4) They are all equal

9. Which apparent Sun path rises exactly (due) East and sets due West?
The diagram shows the apparent daily path of the Sun, as viewed by an observer at a certain latitude on three different days of the year.
Which apparent Sun path rises exactly (due) East and sets due West?
(1) Dec 21 (3) June 21
(2) March 21 (4) They are all equal