Is the Sun Really Far from Earth? A Personal Observation

For as long as I can remember, I believed what I was taught in school: the Earth is a sphere, it orbits the Sun, and the Sun is millions of kilometers away. These ideas were so ingrained in me that I never thought to question them. But recently, I encountered something that made me reconsider everything.

Like many people, I had come across claims from flat Earth believers who argue that the Sun, stars, and planets are much closer to Earth than we have been told. Some of these claims reference religious texts, including verses from the Quran and Hadiths, suggesting that the Earth is flat, that the Sun moves around the Earth, and that stars and planets were created as ornaments for the sky above us. At first, I dismissed these arguments because they contradicted everything I had learned in school. However, a personal experience during a flight led me to reconsider the possibility that the Sun might not be as distant as I once thought.


A Strange Observation from an Airplane

One morning, around 10 AM, I was on a flight, enjoying the view from my window. As I often do, I decided to take some photos and videos of the sky and the land below. But what I captured in my video completely baffled me.

In the footage, the Earth below was brightly illuminated, but the sky above appeared completely dark. The contrast was striking. If the Sun were truly as far away as science claims, shouldn’t its light scatter evenly in all directions? Why did the light seem to be concentrated on the Earth's surface while the sky above remained dark?

Here is the video I recorded.

As you can see, there is light below and darkness above. This raised an important question in my mind: Does this mean the Sun is much closer than we think? If the Sun were incredibly far away, wouldn't the atmosphere scatter its light throughout the sky, making it appear bright even at high altitudes? But instead, it seems as though the Sun is shining primarily on the Earth, with very little light reaching higher altitudes. Could this mean that the Sun is a localized light source rather than a distant one?


The Standard Scientific Explanation

Of course, mainstream science has an explanation for this phenomenon. According to atmospheric physics, the reason the sky appears bright when viewed from the ground but dark when viewed from high altitudes is due to the way sunlight interacts with Earth's atmosphere.

On the surface of the Earth, we see a blue sky because of a process called Rayleigh scattering. This occurs when sunlight interacts with molecules in the atmosphere, scattering blue light in all directions. However, as we ascend higher, the atmosphere becomes thinner, meaning there are fewer molecules to scatter the light. This is why astronauts in space see a completely black sky, even when the Sun is shining.

But does this explanation fully account for what I observed?


Could the Sun Be Closer Than We Think?

Flat Earth theorists argue that what I witnessed is proof that the Sun is much closer than we have been led to believe. They suggest that the Sun is a small, localized light source that moves above the Earth, shining down in a way that only illuminates certain areas. This would explain why the light appears to be focused on the ground rather than dispersing evenly throughout the sky.

Some flat Earth believers even cite religious texts to support their claims. They argue that the Quran and Hadiths describe a universe in which the Earth is flat, the Sun moves around it, and the stars and planets are placed close to Earth as decorations.

For example, the Quran states:

"And We have made the sky a protected ceiling, but they, from its signs, are turning away." (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:32)

Some interpret this verse to mean that the sky is a solid structure, not an infinite expanse of space. Another frequently cited verse is:

"And the Sun runs towards its resting place. That is the determination of the Almighty, the All-Knowing." (Surah Ya-Sin 36:38)

Flat Earth proponents argue that this suggests the Sun moves, rather than Earth rotating around it.

In addition, some hadiths seem to describe a geocentric universe, where the Sun sets in a specific location rather than the Earth spinning on its axis.


The Dilemma: What Should We Believe?

On one hand, the scientific explanation makes sense. The way light interacts with the atmosphere does explain why the sky appears dark at high altitudes. However, the footage I captured still feels odd. Why does the Sun’s light appear to be concentrated on the Earth, instead of dispersing evenly?

Could it be that we have been misled about the true nature of our world? Or is this simply a misunderstanding of atmospheric physics? I am not claiming to have all the answers, but I do believe that questioning our reality is important.

If the Sun is indeed closer than we think, this would completely change our understanding of the universe. It would mean that the heliocentric model is incorrect and that the flat Earth theorists might actually be onto something.

At the same time, we must be cautious before jumping to conclusions. Science has provided many accurate explanations for the natural world, and dismissing all of it based on a single observation would be unwise.


Final Thoughts

I do not claim to have definitive proof that the Sun is closer than what mainstream science says. However, my experience during that flight has made me question things I once took for granted.

Perhaps there are mysteries about our world that we still do not fully understand. Maybe the true nature of the Sun, the Earth, and the universe is different from what we have been told. Or perhaps my observation was simply a trick of light and perspective.

I encourage you to watch the video and think for yourself. Does it suggest that the Sun is closer than we have been taught? Or is there another explanation? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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