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NatureChapter 3 of 5

Why the Sky Turns Red at Sunset

Clouds Make the Show

High wispy clouds lit bright pink and gold after sunset over a lake, the sun already below the horizon
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Some of the most beautiful sunsets happen when there are clouds in the sky.

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Clouds act like a giant screen, catching the warm light and reflecting it back toward you.

High, scattered clouds are especially good, because they can still catch sunlight for a while after the sun has set where you are standing.

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A completely clear sky can still be lovely, but a thick blanket of low cloud usually hides the show.

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