________ occur(s) because photons we receive from the edge of the solar disk are emitted further from the base of the photosphere than the photons we receive from the center of the solar disk.
A)The Zeeman Effect
B)Sunspots
C)Solar flares
D)Solar prominences
E)Limb darkening

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Limb darkening occurs because photons we receive from the edge of the solar disk are emitted further from the base of the photosphere than the photons we receive from the center of the solar disk, resulting in a decrease in brightness towards the edge of the disk.

________ Occur(s) Because Photons We Receive from the Edge of the Solar