Pretty sunset tonight!

@TheHorse (220275)
Walnut Creek, California
January 2, 2020 7:51pm CST
I was driving West (I won't say where from) this evening as the sun was setting. I noticed several layers of clouds were present in front of me, leading to a pretty sunset, with lots of red and orange. It occurred to me that my best sunset photo is from either late December or early January, and made me wonder if Winter is particularly good for pretty sunsets in Northern California. The attached photo was taken (by me) on a hike at Inspiration Point, in the Berkeley hills. Tonight's sunset (I did not have my camera with me and was driving) did not match this one, but it had similar hues. Have you noticed differences between Winter and Summer sunsets? It's something I hadn't thought much about. For the record, I checked my clock as I was watching. The time was 5:23.
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@RasmaSandra (80783)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Jan 20
That is an amazing sunset. I used to take photos of sunrises and sunsets from my windows in Latvia. Here is one amazing winter sunset after a day that was gray and bland but just as the sun was setting everything turned to colors.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 20
Awesome..
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
I'm always happy when I see orange.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 A nice sunset...but "awesome"? I worry that you are easily amused.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 20
Sunsets are better during winter, Low humidity and cleaner air create more intense sunset colors. The sunrise this morning was beautiful, we were out of home at 7 am and it was gorgeous.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
3 Jan 20
@TheHorse I see the sunrise from the dining room while I have my breakfast. There are no electrical and phone wires because they are all underground here and the trees do not disturb the sight.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
My house face East, and I see some pretty sunrises literally from my bed. But there are too many trees, electrical and telephone wires, etc. to create the "perfect" sunrise photo from here.
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
3 Jan 20
Coral took pictures of awesome sunsets in Aruba. Yours is beautiful.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 20
Pony and Coral are so similar in tastes...foodies, good in music, love for sunsets...
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 That is why we are lying in bed together tonight. I am gently stroking her brow. She is purring like a cat. If you want to join us, just give the sharks some Vanny Treats and then swim quickly across the moat.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 I actually knew that. Even read parts of it.
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
3 Jan 20
Awesome photo!
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
Thanks. One has to go hiking to take a photo like that.
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@rakski (126031)
• Philippines
3 Jan 20
@TheHorse true and I miss hiking and trekking too
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@rakski Are there still opportunities availabe to you?
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
3 Jan 20
Yes I have noticed.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
Are Winter sunsets more "profound"?
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• India
3 Jan 20
I never noticed but I enjoy sun in winters than summers
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jan 20
Is that because it's colder during the Winter? Or are you noticing aesthetic differences?
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• India
4 Jan 20
@TheHorse yes it's quite cold during winters
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@kareng (61855)
• United States
3 Jan 20
The last sunset I took was in autumn. There were purple and blueish hues. I've never wondered if the sunsets changed with the season or when the prettiest sunsets occur. Something to think about or we can all take sunset photos and compare!
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
Let's do it!
@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 20
We are spared from buying expensive cameras ..the smog covers the sun most of the time..my sunrise is good..but it occurs near Hotel Hyatt, which starts some cooking around that time releasing the smoke...as to sunset...I already told you...pollution hides it all. If not pollution the clouds...
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
12 Jan 20
@vandana7 Is your house near Hotel Hyatt? May be you could invite Horse and Sojourner for a dinner there?
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@ptrikha_2 (47077)
• India
12 Jan 20
@vandana7 The plan is perfect if they both consent! And I can publicize on Twitter and FB.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
Polution isn't THAT bad here. But the air IS extra clean after a rain.
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@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Jan 20
I have never paid attention to that. Just enjoyed them when its warm enough to be outside.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
I suppose this will be another "hytpothesis" I "test." I like Winter sunsets.
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Jan 20
The view of the sunset in your photo is amazing.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
It was an enjoyable hike. We timed it so we could get some sunset photos on the way "back."
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Jan 20
@TheHorse I am happy that you enjoyed your hike.
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@LindaOHio (181800)
• United States
3 Jan 20
That is a beautiful sunset. What bridge is that in the background? Not the Golden Gate???
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
It is the Golden Gate!
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@LindaOHio (181800)
• United States
3 Jan 20
@TheHorse Coolness!
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
3 Jan 20
It gets dark here at like five. Lol.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 20
I thought Florida has warmer climate.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
The sun set yesterdat at about 5:23 PM. I checked my clock as I was driving. I'd think, given that you're further South, that your sunset would be just a tad later than ours right now (in Winter).
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 I think it's the latitude that matters.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
3 Jan 20
That is a beautiful sunset. I think all west coast sunsets are beautiful because of the mountains/volcanoes. Vancouver sunsets are to die for.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
3 Jan 20
Can you upload some? I remember Judy Evans uploaded some, and that one scared me.
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• Canada
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 I'll see what I got.
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• Canada
3 Jan 20
@vandana7 Here is another one.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jan 20
Beautiful. When all the rain goes away maybe I can see one. There is definitely a difference in the sunsets depending on the season.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
I'm going to keep this in the back of my mind. Something new to "test."
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
@CarolDM I believe the picture atop this post was taken on December 27, right after the shortest day of the year. As the months progress. the sun sets further "to the North." So there's a brief window where I can catch it setting "right over the Golden Gate Bridge."
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jan 20
@TheHorse For me, in the summer, it sets in a different place, behind houses and I can't get a good view. In the winter, I have a straight shot from my deck. And the colors are amazing in both seasons.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
3 Jan 20
It's just amazing the various hues you can capture both at sunset and sunrise.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
4 Jan 20
Is it possible to differentiate then - which was the sunrise and which was the sunset?
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
4 Jan 20
@vandana7 To be honest, it isn't always possible to tell. But I enjoy watching both :)
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Feb 20
@TheHorse I really love your picture you put here.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Feb 20
Thanks! That's our famous Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Feb 20
@Hannihar I enjoy returning from hikes at sundown.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
24 Feb 20
@TheHorse You are welcome. Thanks for explaining that.
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@dgobucks226 (35744)
3 Jan 20
Really terrific shot there! You can even pick out the bridge span in the background. I've never thought about different seasonal sunsets? You've got me thinking about it for sure
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jan 20
Hey, let's do some "research"!
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Jan 20
@dgobucks226 I'll be watching to see what happens as Spring approaches.
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@dgobucks226 (35744)
5 Jan 20
@TheHorse Sounds like a plan, lol.
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• United States
3 Jan 20
Gorgeous! It almost looks like lava spilling across the sky
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jan 20
It really does. I checked. It was taken just before the new year, a few years ago.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
3 Jan 20
in the winter I am more likely to see the sunset!
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jan 20
Is that because of the trees in Summer?
@EeWhan (183)
• United States
3 Jan 20
I love that part of the world.. Not far from SF.. wonderful.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Jan 20
We are across the Bay from SF.