sun position by hemisphere

Question

For example, in the northern hemisphere, the sun reaches its maximum altitude at 180°S. Likewise, the sun reaches its minimum height during the night at 0°N. In the southern hemisphere, it’s flipped, with the sun reaching its maximum altitude at 0°N and reaching its minimum altitude at 180°S during the night. What’s the cause for this flip?

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Answer 1

Imagine you’re facing an archway. Its highest point is in front of you. You walk through the arch and now its highest point is behind you. It’s no more mysterious than that.