subsolar point
noun
sub·so·lar point
ˌsəb-ˈsō-lər- 
: the point on the surface of the earth or a planet at which the sun is at the zenith
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According to National Geographic, equinoxes are when the Earth’s subsolar point (where the sun’s rays shine perpendicular to the Earth’s surface) passes through its Equator.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
According to National Geographic, equinoxes are when Earth’s subsolar point (where the sun’s rays shine perpendicular to the Earth’s surface) passes through its equator.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
In addition, this visualization shows the moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, distance from the Earth at true scale, and labels of craters near the terminator.
—David Caraccio, sacbee, 29 Jan. 2018
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
According to National Geographic, equinoxes are when Earth’s subsolar point (where the sun’s rays shine perpendicular to the Earth’s surface) passes through its equator.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
In addition, this visualization shows the moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, distance from the Earth at true scale, and labels of craters near the terminator.
—David Caraccio, sacbee, 29 Jan. 2018
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“Subsolar point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsolar%20point. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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