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In the United States, in what direction does the shadow from a stick or sundial point at each of the following times?

At Noon - ?

In the Morning - ?

In the Afternoon - ?

User Cmrhema
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Well, Considering that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west
It should be pointed west in the morning since the sun is hitting the east side of the sundial. Then at noon the shadow should be facing north or "away from the sun". Then in the evening the sun will be on the west side of the sundial, so the shadow will be facing to the east.

Short answer: Noon- North Morning- West Evening- East
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