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Crepuscular rays can be a fairly common occurrence early and late in the day...but I've only seen the related anticrepuscular rays a couple times. Anticrepuscular rays are always opposite the sun and are usually much dimmer. I found it interesting to learn that these rays are actually parallel to each other, and it is only an illusion that they vanish/converge at the antisolar point.

These rays were only visible for a couple minutes and these seagrapes were the only foreground I could find with a reasonable view back to the west (I was along the developed Florida coastline...hoping to shoot to the east!)
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Excellent shot, and fascinating atmospheric optics. I find it intimidating to realize that the rays are parallel: it creates a real sense of distance and boggles the mind. We, humans, are really so small... Great catch. now - find the rest. ([link])