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2025 July 27 – The Oval Glowing Disk Explained – BruneiAstronomy SOHO Solar Image
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2025 July 27 – The Oval Glowing Disk Explained – BruneiAstronomy SOHO Solar Image
Bandar Seri Begawan – As the Sun dips low over Brunei’s coastal horizon today, it sheds its perfect circle. Why? The Sun appears oval or squashed near the horizon due to atmospheric refraction – a fascinating optical effect caused by Earth’s layered atmosphere. This visual distortion is due to sunlight travels through a thicker slice of the atmosphere at sunset compared to midday. This dense path bends (refracts) the light unevenly. Refraction l…
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