👉 Noontides are a type of solar phenomenon observed near the equator during the summer months. They occur when the sun's rays reach the Earth from above, casting a shadow on the ground that is not visible to the naked eye and therefore appears as a crescent moon at the beginning of the day. The term "noontide" comes from the Latin word "noctis," meaning "night." It refers to the time when the sun's rays are most concentrated and the Earth's
