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Sunrays are formed when sunlight travels through the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the surface. The particles in the atmosphere scatter the sunlight, causing it to appear as distinct rays. The angle of the sun's rays can change depending on the time of day and the position of the sun in the sky.

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