Shadows East and West

The Sun's Path and Shadows

Understanding the movement of the sun and how it affects shadows.

The Sun's Path

• The sun's path changes throughout the day
• In the morning, the sun rises in the east
• At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky
• In the evening, the sun sets in the west
• Shadows are longest in the morning and evening
• Shadows are shortest at noon

Multiple Choice

What time of day are shadows longest?

• Morning

• Noon

• Evening

• Night

Longest Shadows in the Morning

Did you know? Shadows are longest in the morning because the sun is low on the horizon. As the day progresses, the sun rises higher, causing shadows to shorten. So, if you want to capture stunning long shadows, head out in the morning! Enjoy the magical play of light and shadow!

The Sun's Path

• Shadow Length: The length of a shadow depends on the angle of the Sun's rays. Shortest at noon, longest in the morning and evening.

Multiple Choice

What determines the length of a shadow?

• The time of day

• The temperature

• The color of the object

• The distance from the Sun

Multiple Choice

What is the correct way to measure the length of a shadow?

• Place a horizontal object on a level surface

• Mark the base of the object

• Use a measuring tape to measure the height of the object

• Mark the tip of the shadow and measure the distance between the object and the shadow's tip

Shadow Measurement

Trivia: Did you know that the correct way to measure the length of a shadow is to mark the tip of the shadow and measure the distance between the object and the shadow's tip? This method ensures accurate measurement regardless of the object's height or angle of the sun.

The Sun's Path

Understanding the relationship between shadow length and time of day. Shadows are longest in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky. They become shorter as the sun rises higher. The sun's path changes throughout the year due to the tilt of the Earth's axis. Observe and measure shadows to learn more about the sun's movement.

Multiple Choice

What time of day are shadows longest?

• Morning and evening

• Noon

• Midnight

• Afternoon