Elementary question- what does “上” mean in greetings?

For example, in greetings such as “早上好” or 晚上好”。 Also, why do you not say it in “good afternoon”/下午好”? Simple question, but I always need to know every detail about these things, lol.

Thank you guys for the help!

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