Message from @Bodhisattva
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(how much moisture is in the air, dirt, etc.
altitude of the observer
atmospheric lensing
)
That's an explanation of why it disappears, not why it doesn't shrink.
I disagree.
the shape of the firmament
and lensing appearance
why the sun can appear larger when it is "setting"
(which is doesn't really set)
The sun appearing larger is an illusion.
correct
when its moving away that is
at least some of the time
there are various factors to consider
its not always this way or that
all of the time
Somebody did an experiment where they took two circles of identical size and placed one 40 feet above the observer, the other 40 feet ahead on the horizon. The observers insisted the circle on the horizon was 2, 3, even 4 times larger than the one overhead.
the shape and limitations of our eyes must be considered as well, yes
/ how they work
When the earth is flat and the sun is in fact making this circle path and is moving away from us, it should not move under the horizon, it should continue to move away in the distance until we can't see it
I also find it interesting how the sun doesn't appear to slow down as it sets.
the observer might need a better position, stronger optics and better atmospheric conditions....
to zoom in / better see the sun
and what would we see if we have that ?
would depend on various things, including how parallel / aligned with the sun's trajectory the observer is / direction faced, etc.
Huh.
So the sun is on a curved path, right?
it is thought that the firmament / heavens are curved so in a way, yes
it seems to be a circular, spiral path
Why doesn't the equator see the sun curve at equinoxes? The rest of the world does not see the sun go in a straight path through the sky, but down there, you can.
but also perspective must be considered as well
maybe that has something to do with the influence of the magnetic / other field[s]
How would you be able to see the moon during day time if based by the model is always in the dark side of the earth?
The field causes the sun to appear in a totally different location than it really is?
I would imagine it probably has something to do with the moon, perhaps being "charged" by the sun
How is it being charged to be visible if it is on the opposite where it is dark?
looks can be deceiving when surfaces / fluidic things are curved / bending
Man does not know everything. I don't have all of the answers.
I can only tell you what I think is truth.