Which outcome arises when atmospheric refraction distorts celestial positioning?

💡 Explanation

Refraction bends light, and therefore affects astronomical observations; this in turn affects the determination of the qibla (direction to Mecca) because observed star positions will be slightly off, rather than allowing precise alignment calculations based on true star coordinates.

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