The direction of the Sun in the sky at 12:00 p.m. (noon) depends on your location and the time of year. In general, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky at noon, which means it is directly overhead at the equator during the equinoxes. However, at other latitudes and during different times of the year, the Sun's position in the sky at noon will vary.
For example, if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun will be in the southern part of the sky at noon during the summer months. In the winter months, it will be in the southern part of the sky as well, but it will be lower on the horizon. In the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite is true, with the Sun being in the northern part of the sky at noon during the summer months.
It's important to consider that the Sun's position can also be affected by factors such as your specific location within a time zone, daylight saving time adjustments, and the tilt of the Earth's axis. If you provide a specific location and date, I can give you a more accurate description of the Sun's direction at noon for that particular instance.