How are sunrise and sunset times measured?

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How are sunrise and sunset times measured?

2006-06-23 00:54:33 · 2 answers · asked by dexter_4787 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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When the upper curve of the sun is on the horizon. Of course it takes about 8 minutes for sun light to reach the earth and you are looking at 8 minute old sun light.

2006-06-23 01:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://www.srrb.noaa.gov/highlights/sunrise/glossary.html

2006-06-30 00:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋