This photo was taken during my travels in Western Australia, Mandurah, Halls Head Beach

Sunrises Occur Even Before the Sun Makes It to the Horizon

This means that you can see the sun even before it rises above the horizon; sounds extraordinary, no? This happens because of the Earth’s atmosphere that effectively refracts the sun’s rays, allowing us to see the sun early.  To be specific, you can spot the sunrise when the sun’s upper limb (instead of its center) crosses the horizon.