That's where I'm coming from, too. I don't care that the clouds on approach appear backlit, that is purely for the photographic effect. And anyway, that backlighting is also inconsistent so it doesn't provide a solid base for objecting to the proceeding shot of the sun being behind the city. And if they fly around some of the city to reach Platform 327 then it's completely feasible, even likely, that their bearing to the sun will change.
As for the fish tank, I'm all for it. I might add Dorie from Finding Nemo swimming by.