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We see definite shadows on a sunny day

Misty morning over a forest.

The intensity of sunlight (or moonlight) reaching the Earth depends on atmospheric conditions. Direct sunlight creates sharper shadows than light that is diffused or scattered by clouds or atmospheric pollution, such as smog.

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Published: 5 July 2019Size: 1.47 MB
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