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Chloe Wilkins, Associate Lecturer and PhD Candidate, Solar Physics, University of Newcastle

Why are sunsets so pretty in winter? There’s a simple explanation

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If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in your tracks by a recent sunset, you may have noticed they seem more vibrant lately. The colours are brighter and bolder, and they linger longer in the sky.

Why are sunsets “better” at some times of the year compared to others? We can use science to explain this.

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