Sunrise Direction in the South Pole

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At the South Pole, the sun rises in a direction that is technically north, as all directions point away from the pole. The sun's apparent movement is counterclockwise when viewed from the north. It crosses the horizon only twice a year, unlike locations further from the poles where it rises and sets daily. The sun's path is influenced by the vernal equinox, affecting its trajectory across the sky. Understanding these dynamics highlights the unique solar patterns experienced at the poles.
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In South Pole, In which direction will the sun rise?
 
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Somewhere off to the north. :biggrin:


At the south pole, every direction is north.
 
Hahahahaha. I know it, but I want a more specified answer. One of the options is In the direction of the vernal equinox...
 
If you are facing north, the sun appears to travel from right to left across the sky [counter clockwise], the opposite is true if you are facing south. Away from the poles, this path takes it across the horizon twice a day. Near the poles, it only crosses the horizon twice a year.
 

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