Every second, ten stars set behind the black water in the west.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stars set rapidly behind dark water in the west every second.
- In plain terms
- Stars disappear behind water fast.
- What can you take from it?
- Night falls quickly over the water.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does time feel?
- Why notice stars?
Another view
Stars do not actually set that fast in reality.
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