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The apparent flattening of the sun at sunset and sunrise is due to
The apparent flattening of the sun at sunset and sunrise is due to
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Atmospheric refraction is also responsible for the "advanced sunrise" and "delayed sunset," allowing us to see the sun for about 2 minutes before it actually crosses the horizon and 2 minutes after it has set.
Updated On: May 6, 2026
- refraction
- diffraction
- total internal reflection
- interference
- polarization
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