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Since the Sun is so far away, the light rays it gives off are considered to be paralell when they hit the Earth.  Why are they sometimes not parallel?

Since the Sun is so far away, the light rays it gives off are considered to be paralell when they hit the Earth.  Why are they sometimes not parallel?

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Since the Sun is so far away, the light rays it gives off are considered to be paralell when they hit the Earth.  Why are they sometimes not parallel?  See the two attached photos as examples of each.  In order for the light to hit the Earth in multiple angles the Sun would have to  be just above clouds.  Thanks.

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