How far does the sun move across the sky in one day?

Subject: How far does the sun move across the sky in one day?

Date: Wed May 10 15:09:09 2000
Posted by jimmy davis
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My 5 year old and I were talking about the sun several days ago.  In the 
course of our discussions he asked how far the sun moved each day.  We 
were watching the sun set, and I told him each day the sun set in a 
different spot. Then he asked the question.  I have searched the web and 
the library, and cannot find an answer?  For my own knowledge, does the 
length of the day influence the distance traveled?

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