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प्रश्न
Why does the sun appear bigger during sunset or sunrise?
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उत्तर
During sunset or sunrise, the rays of light from the sun travel through a long distance through air. Thus, the apparent image of the sun is formed closer to the eye, which in turn appears bigger.
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