What speed do you need to drive to keep the Sun stationary?

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To keep the Sun stationary while driving westward, the required speed depends on the driver's latitude. At the equator, where the Earth's rotational velocity is approximately 1,670 km/h, a driver must maintain this speed to appear as if it is always 1 PM. As one moves towards higher latitudes, the necessary speed decreases due to the curvature of the Earth and its rotational dynamics.

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If I was in the car driving westward, how fast would I have to drive in order for the Sun to appear as if it is not moving.. In other words if I start driving at 1pm, how fast do I have to go so I'm always at 1pm.?
 
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Depends on what your latitude is. The higher the latitude, the slower you need to go. At the equator the rotational velocity of the Earth is around 1,670 km/h, so you'd need to go that fast to keep the Sun stationary.
 

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