Shadows and the Sun

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

Shadows change length due to the position of the Sun in the sky.

A shadow is usually the longest in the morning and evening.

A shadow is usually the shortest at noon when the Sun is directly overhead.

At noon, shadows point towards the North or South.

As the Sun rises higher in the sky, shadows become shorter.

The direction of a shadow is affected by the position of the Sun and the orientation of the object.

As the Sun sets, shadows grow longer and point towards the East.

Shadows are longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

Yes, shadows can be created by any light source, not just sunlight.