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What is the latitude of the vertical (direct) rays of the sun?

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23.5 degree North

Step-by-step explanation:

The latitude of the vertical (direct) rays of the sun is 23.5 degree North. This is however due to the sun's vertical rays being located directly above 23.5 degree South which is the position of the Tropic of Capricorn.

The sun ray is highest at this pap tion and it occurs during Summer solstice which happens between June 21 / 22 of every year.

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