Shadows are like invisible friends that change shape depending on who is lighting the way. When the light is close, like a lamp, it makes shadows look big and stretchy. But when the sun is high up in the sky, it feels far away and makes the shadow look small and neat. It's all about how the light travels to make the shadow appear.
Examples
- Your shadow on the ground looks long when it's sunset and short at noon.
- A toy car casts a big shadow under a table lamp but a small one outside in sunlight.
- A cat’s tail makes a longer shadow near a wall than in an open field.
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See also
- Why Does Time Seem to Fly When You're Having Fun?
- What Causes the Sky to Change Colors at Sunset?
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- What Causes a ‘Golden’ Sunset or Sunrise?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
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