Midday
Midday
Midday (pronounced: mid-day), also known as noon or high noon, is the time of day halfway between dawn and dusk, and is typically associated with the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. The term originates from the Old English words 'midd' and 'dæg', which translate to 'middle' and 'day' respectively.
Pronunciation
Midday is pronounced as /ˈmɪdˌdeɪ/.
Etymology
The term 'midday' is derived from the Old English 'middæg', a combination of 'midd' (middle) and 'dæg' (day). It has been used to refer to the middle of the day since at least the 12th century.
Related Terms
- Morning: The period of time from dawn to midday.
- Afternoon: The period of time from midday to dusk.
- Evening: The period of time from dusk until night.
- Night: The period of time when the sun is below the horizon.
- Sunrise: The time at which the sun appears above the horizon in the morning.
- Sunset: The time at which the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening.
See Also
- Solar noon: The moment when the sun appears to be directly overhead (at its highest point) from the observer's perspective.
- Meridian (geography): A line of longitude at which solar noon occurs.
- Daytime: The period of time each day during which daylight occurs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Midday
- Wikipedia's article - Midday
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