Ever notice how the sun appears before it's technically supposed to rise? That's atmospheric refraction playing tricks on us! Just like how this sprinter is WAY ahead of everyone else, light from the sun bends through our atmosphere and shows up about 2 minutes before the actual geometric sunrise. The atmosphere is basically nature's Instagram filter that makes the sun look like it's getting up early for work when it's actually still hitting snooze! Next time you're up for sunrise, remember you're seeing light that's bent around Earth's curve like it's trying to win a gold medal in the photon Olympics!
Atmospheric Refraction In A Nutshell
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