How Does Sunlight Change? Photo Observations << Back to Update   Next >> This photo was taken at 12:00 noon on the winter solstice in December. How far does the sun appear above the horizon (the place where the Earth seems to meet the sky)? Where do you think it was taken? Read on for another clue . . . Photo: Douglas Gates This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.