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Yes, when the Sun is directly overhead, it is typically around noon time. However, this can vary depending on your location and the time of year.

The Sun's position in the sky changes throughout the day due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. When the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky during a particular day, it is called solar noon. At this moment, the Sun is at its maximum altitude for that day.

Solar noon is the time when the Sun is closest to being directly overhead. However, the exact moment when the Sun is directly overhead can vary depending on your location on Earth. If you are at a specific latitude where the Sun passes directly overhead at solar noon, it is known as the subsolar point.

The subsolar point moves between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees north latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees south latitude) throughout the year. For example, during the June solstice, the subsolar point is near the Tropic of Cancer, and during the December solstice, it is near the Tropic of Capricorn.

In summary, the Sun is typically closest to being directly overhead around solar noon, but the specific time and location can vary based on the Earth's tilt and your geographical coordinates.

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