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Some of the stars you see in the night sky are already gone. Why is it possible to still see their light?

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Answer:

they are light years away

Step-by-step explanation:

when you look at the sky you are looking at about 6 million years in the past because time travels differently between space and our atmosphere. That's why astronauts can feel like they have been gone for 3 days but really for 3 months.

Key point:

Light travels differently between space and Earth

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