Sunset can be said to be a phenomenon of natural beauty that almost happens every day. Therefore, many people consider it an important moment that is full of meaning. However, before getting too far into talking about the meaning, do you already know about the sunset time division?
Here is an explanation of the sunset time divisions that you need to know.
- Civil sunset (ugahari): when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon at night. At this time, objects are indistinguishable and some planets and stars are visible to the naked eye.
- Nautical sunset: when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon at night. At this time, objects can no longer be separated, and the horizon cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- Astronomical (astronomical) sunset: when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon at night. At this time, the sun no longer illuminates the sky, and no longer conflicts with astronomical observations.
So, you already understand about the divison of sunset time is divided into three Civid Sunset (ugahari), Nautical Sunset, and Astronomical Sunset. The sunset may be fleeting, but the memory of its beauty lingers on. The experience of witnessing a natural phenomenon like this reminds us to appreciate the little things in life and take a moment to stop and appreciate the world around us.
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