Crepuscular rays from the setting sun over the Caribbean Sea

Crepuscular rays stream through gaps in clouds from the setting sun over the Caribbean Sea at Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Crepuscular rays, are a mesmerizing atmospheric optics phenomenon that creates an enchanting interplay of light and shadow that is truly awe-inspiring. These ethereal beams of light, streaming through gaps in clouds, create a breathtaking display of nature's beauty. The parallel columns of sunlit air, demarcated by darker cloud-shadowed regions, give the impression of diverging rays.

The visibility of crepuscular rays is made possible by the scattering of sunlight by various atmospheric components.

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