ELI5 Sunrise - why do sunrise and sunset look different?
Mar 21, 2025•8 min
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Episode description
What makes sunrises and sunsets visually unique experiences despite being technically the same phenomenon? Why do atmospheric conditions lead to warmer reds during sunsets and cooler blues during sunrises? How do variations in dust, humidity, and pollution change the colors we perceive at sunrise versus sunset?
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