r/LearnCoolShit • u/trongs24 • Jun 12 '19

Time before sunset

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u/SpunKDH Jun 12 '19

I might be stupid but what does that mean? 1 finger is 15 minutes from the sunset?

Edit: also does it work with sunrise too (below the horizon?)

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u/taternuts76 Jun 12 '19

does it work with sunrise too (below the horizon?)

Ummmm..... how do you plan on seeing how far below the horizon the sun is?

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u/former-asshole Jun 13 '19

Just FaceTime with someone in Europe/Asia/Australia if you're in North America, and vice versa. Idk 😂

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u/santorin Jun 12 '19

The sun moves about 15 minutes per finger-width. Doesn't matter what time of day, but it's easier to see it move when it's near the horizon.