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Why does the setting sun often look oval?

Correct answer A. Refraction of rays of sun passing through the atmosphere

Explanation

Near the horizon sunlight passes through more atmosphere, and refraction bends light from the lower edge more than from the upper edge, squashing the disc vertically.

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