We see sunrise before the Sun geometrically clears the horizon due to?
ADispersion by dust
BAtmospheric absorption
CReflection from clouds
DAtmospheric refraction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Atmospheric refraction
Refraction through the atmosphere shifts the Sun's apparent position above its geometric position.
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