What makes the Sun visible two minutes before actual sunrise and two minutes after actual sunset?

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What makes the Sun visible two minutes before actual sunrise and two minutes after actual sunset? — Exam MCQ

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D. Atmospheric refraction — Atmospheric refraction raises the Sun's apparent position above its geometric position.

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A. Atmospheric reflection

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B. Internal reflection in atmospheric water droplets

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C. Sunlight spreading through small water droplets