Is the sun ever directly overhead New York City?
Is the sun ever directly overhead New York City? Although the noon sun is highest on this date, the sun will never be directly overhead (zenith position) in New York State. In only place where the sun is ever in the zenith position (90o altitude), is in the tropics. The tropics is anywhere between 23.5oN and 23.5oS latitude.
Is there anywhere on earth where the sun never rises?
Yes, there are places on Earth where the Sun does not rise, or where it does not set. These places are located in the polar regions, near the North and South Poles, and are known as the polar night.