Sun chart

Okay kiddo, are you ready to learn about something called a sun chart? A sun chart is kind of like a map that shows us where the sun is going to be in the sky at different times of the day and different times of the year.

So, you know how the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, right? Well, a sun chart can help us see how the sun moves across the sky throughout the day. It does this by showing us lines that start at the horizon and point straight up. These lines are called "azimuth lines" and they tell us which direction the sun will be in at different times of the day.

But that's not all! A sun chart can also help us figure out when the sun will be highest in the sky, which is called "solar noon". This is important because it's when the sun is at its strongest, and it's the best time for plants to get sunlight.

Now, here's where things get a bit more complicated. A sun chart can also help us figure out where the sun will be in the sky throughout the year. You see, the sun's path across the sky changes depending on the season. In the summer, it's higher up in the sky, and in the winter, it's lower.

To show us this, a sun chart will often have a curved line that represents the sun's path across the sky throughout the year. This is called the "ecliptic". It's kind of like a big rainbow that shows us where the sun will be at different times of the year.

So, there you have it kiddo! A sun chart is a like a map of the sky that shows us where the sun is going to be at different times of the day and different times of the year. Pretty cool, huh?