The Truth Behind That Perfect Line in the Sky: Crepuscular Rays at Work

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-That striking line is a cloud shadow, part of crepuscular rays—not a true weather boundary.

A large cloud below the horizon is blocking sunlight, creating a sharp shadow, while surrounding light filters through the atmosphere. Because the sun’s rays are nearly parallel, it forms that straight, ruler-like edge across the sky…

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