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Old 03-18-2009, 07:58 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by kayakn View Post
...I think there were some clouds 'cause it just disappeared before the horizon and trees...
It disappeared because it entered the earth's shadow (i.e. night). Without sun reflection, you can't see it.
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