This is the out of the contest entry to the famous Sun Thursday contest by @uwelang.

The answer is simple and straightforward, of course.

The sun is above us

The thing is there might be clouds and fog in between.

Do you want to see the proof? Easy again. Take a look at the photos in my Winter Wonderland series, parts one and two. A lot of sunshine there!

To further prove the point, here are some photos that were taken recently.

(No editing whatsoever)

Proof enough?

I rest my case under the sun.

Better and better