The setting sun is actually visible after it has dropped below the horizon due to the bending of light waves entering the atmosphere at a non-perpendicular angle to the surface, a process known as

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Davion Franklin

Physics

4 September, 17:28

The setting sun is actually visible after it has dropped below the horizon due to the bending of light waves entering the atmosphere at a non-perpendicular angle to the surface, a process known as

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Jacey Wood · Answer 1

Answer: Refraction

The bending of light waves entering the atmosphere at a non-perpendicular angle is called refraction. When the sun is setting, its light needs to pass through more of the atmosphere as being a very good prism to reach our eyes. Therefore, the sun appears to linger due to the refraction of our atmosphere.

Skyler · Answer 2

The setting sun is actually visible after it has dropped below the horizon due to the bending of light waves entering the atmosphere at a non-perpendicular angle to the surface, a process known as refraction.