The sun disappears below the horizon earlier because of vantage point.
At higher altitudes, one can see more of the horizon making the sun set a little late as compared to the ground.
This is relevant for people who are fasting during the month of Ramadan.
People on higher altitudes such as mountain or skyscrapers, e.g., Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai, should break their fast two to three minutes later depending upon the height.
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(Graphics credit: Gulf News)
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