Question

On which two days does the Sun rise exactly in the East?

• A. April 21, July 23
• B. March 21, September 23
• C. March 23, September 21
• D. June 21, December 22

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

March 21, September 23

From summer solstice (June 21), the Sun starts moving towards the South and from winter solstice (December 22), the Sun starts moving towards North. So during summer solstice, it is in the south eastern part and in winter solstice it is in the north eastern part. However, there are 2 days, i.e., March 21 and September 23, when the Sun rises exactly in the East.