Why Does the Sun Appear to Have a Sharp Edge

Why Does The Sun Appear To Have A Sharp Edge?

Despite being a huge ball of gas, the Sun appears to have a sharp edge because the energy radiates from a thin layer only a couple hundred miles thick, compared with the Sun’s overall radius of 432,000 miles (695,000 kilometers). … The photosphere represents the lowest level of the Sun’s atmosphere.Aug 1, 2010

Why does the Sun appear to have an edge?

The Sun appears to have a sharp edge because it is distant and the photosphere is very bright.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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