Special
Locations on the Earth
•How
close to the North Pole do we need to go before the Summer Solstice sun becomes
a “circumpolar star” and is above the horizon all day?
•Within 23.5o of the pole: THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
•How close to the equator do we need to get
before the Summer Solstice sun passes directly
rather than somewhat to the south:
•Within 23.5o of the equator: The TROPICS
(From our Text: Horizons, by Seeds)