Cloud Shadows and Crepuscular Rays

The video discusses atmospheric conditions at sunset and sunrise, focusing on cloud shadows and crepuscular rays. It explains how these phenomena are more noticeable when the atmosphere is hazy and how the sun's position affects the visibility of cloud shadows. The video also highlights the commonality of these observations during sunset and sunrise.

What atmospheric condition is typically observed during sunset?

• Heavy rainfall

• Calmness and clearer skies

• Increased turbulence

• Strong winds

What are crepuscular rays?

• Shadows cast by the moon

• Rays of light that fan out from the sun

• Lightning during a storm

• Reflections on water surfaces

When are cloud shadows most noticeable?

• In the afternoon

• During a hazy sunset or sunrise

• At night

• During a clear midday

What can be seen when looking to the west after sunset?

• Bright sunlight

• Clear blue sky

• Dark parts of the sky

• Rainbow

What causes the sky to appear bright on one side and dark on the other?

• The presence of a rainbow

• A solar eclipse

• Cloud shadows in the distance

• The position of the moon