Or maybe into the sunrise — whatever appeals to you. Thanks to our Facebook fan and fellow traveller, Karen Chmilar, for sharing this golden beauty from Canada with us. Thank you to our reader, Dee Craig, for sharing this gorgeous sunset from Girvan, Scotland with us! We love how golden it is and how it reflects on the water.
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Located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, in the area of Paxanax, this was our view for a month. This is another stunning sunset photo from the island of Boracay in the Philippines. A huge thank-you to Vanessa Schoeck for sharing this stunning photo with us! The orange coloured sunsets from our favourite beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico are stunning.
We watched the sun touch the water each night with an ice-cold Corona! We loaded up the cooler and our bags and made our way down to the beach in San Pancho for sunset on Christmas Eve. With a glass of wine in hand and a plate full of cheese and crackers, we bid farewell to the day as the sun lit up the sky. Thanks to Shikha for sharing this beauty with us. The Malecon comes to life in the early evenings with tourists and locals gathering alike. But as the sun starts to set, the noise diminishes except for the sound of the vintage cars whizzing past and all eyes face these glorious sunsets.
A big thanks to Vanessa Schoeck for sharing this beautiful sunset with us. This picture was taken in Canoa, a small beach town in Ecuador. Each evening in San Pancho, Mexico San Francisco , everyone heads down to the beach to say goodbye to the day. Thanks to Tim Blight of Urban Duniya for sharing this beautiful photo with us. I had stumbled off the flight at 3am, and slept through until 4: As the shadows grew longer, the sun set the sky alight, and I just had to get my camera and take this shot. We were on a boat that was cruising across the Bay of Banderas when the sky started to come to life!
Part of the sky was still blue, while the other surrounding the sun changed to red, orange, and pink.
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Watching sunset is one of the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta for sure. This sunset is from Langkawi Island, Malaysia. They have a great happy hour, beautiful beach for swimming and of course, a perfect spot for watching the sun set. We love watching the sun dip into the water with a glass of red wine in our hands.
This is a stunning sunset photo over the rice paddies of Punjab. Thanks to Evelise Jolysimoes, a reader of ours, for sharing this gorgeous rice paddy sunset. The contrast there is unforgettable, with giant skyscrapers glistening in the background of broken down dwellings in the kampungs residential villages with trash-filled waterways. Keeping up with the contrast, a storm raged through the city and just before sunset it suddenly stopped.
The call to prayer came over the loudspeakers throughout the city, as the sun came out for one last brilliant glimpse until it faded into night. This picture was taken on the rooftop terrace of our guesthouse in a kampung just outside of central Jakarta. Thanks to Katie of From Shores to Skylines for sharing this photo with us. U Bein Bridge has evolved from just a necessary path for locals to a must-see for all travellers.
Watching sunset from U Bein is so much more than that; monks stroll around draped in their deep red and orange robes, silhouettes of monks riding their bikes are visible all around, the fishermen and their boats slowly move through the lake. This picture wraps up what I love about Myanmar; the natural, untouched beauty which is prevalent throughout the whole country combined with the soft and gentle nature of the locals.
Anywhere you go on the beach you can get an amazing view of the sun going down and it never disappoints. Special thanks to Tim Blight of Urban Duniya for submitting this photo. Data Ganj Baksh was a preacher and scholar from Persia who lived in Lahore in the eleventh century. He is said to have contributed to the spread of Islam in the subcontinent, and his shrine is now one of the most frequented in Pakistan. I visited late in the afternoon with a close friend of mine, and as we entered the main gate I caught this beautiful view of the sun setting over the shrine.
I just returned to New York City, my favorite city in the world, which also happens to have some of the best sunsets in the world! The views at sunset are magnificent as you can see almost the entire length of the Manhattan skyline while the sky changes its color slowly from blue to purple to pink and finally bright orange. This is a spot where you find barely any tourists, and you can bring a picnic! I love picking up some fresh food from one of the bakeries in Williamsburg and the divine cheese shop on Bedford Avenue and dine al fresco while watching the sun disappear behind the skyscrapers.
A better known sunset spot in New York is the Brooklyn Heights promenade just south of the Brooklyn Bridge, which has stunning sunset vistas over the southern end of Manhattan. Grenada is actually comprised of three islands; Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. We decided to do some island hopping for my 30th birthday celebration and Carriacou was the first stop!
The beaches here are gorgeous, the buildings are colourful and the people are warm and friendly. We enjoyed this sunset from one of the beachside restaurants during our first night on the island.
Puerto Escondido, Mexico, referred to in the surf community as the Mexican pipeline, has a beach that stretches for miles from the Centro towards La Punta. For nearly thirty days we never saw a drop of rain, or even a cloud it seemed like. Each evening like clockwork, the crowds were drawn down to the beach and the skies lit up in hues of pink, purple and orange. It felt almost as if we were trapped in our own episode of Groundhog Day with the same event recreating itself. And that means that day and night are linked in a way that few things are.
There cannot be one without the other, yet they cannot exist at the same time. Special thanks to Audrey of That Backpacker for submitting this photo. This sunset photo was taken in the Dana Biosphere Reserve — a large nature reserve located in south-central Jordan. What made this sunset extra special is that it was quite a journey to get there. Reaching our sunset spot involved hopping in the back of pick up trucks, riding down bumpy dirt roads, and then being greeted by local children who ran alongside our vehicles waving as we drove through their little communities.
When we finally reached the lookout point, the sky was starting to turn soft shades of pink and lavender, which we enjoyed with cups of sweet mint tea in hand. It was the perfect way to end the day and start an evening that would have us marvelling at the stars and enjoying traditional Bedouins cuisine with new friends. You can see more of their stunning photography here. It was ever-changing as we sailed through different bays and fjords of the Arctic Circle.
It was when we were in particularly icy sections of our expedition that we found the sunsets to be most extraordinary. This was a beautiful sunset in Ilulissat, home to the most active calving glacier on earth. All The Colors In The World Malaysia is known for its stunning islands, flavourful foods, lush jungles and cultural diversity.
We spent some time on a few of the more popular islands before deciding to make our way to the lesser-known Pulau Kapas. The homestay we stayed at for 5 nights was authentic, friendly and memorable, while the beaches were unique, deserted and sublime. Malawi is a small country on the southeastern coast of Africa. With a chilled out vibe and very rustic village, this is the kind of place you come to get away from it all. Our days were spent kayaking, swimming, exploring and of course, walking the beach at sunset for beautiful views of the nearby island.
Stop dreaming; come and watch the sunset, it is better than all the dreams! Sailing down the famous Nile River was something we definitely wanted to do on our backpacking trip to Egypt. Floating quietly down the Nile River was the journey of a lifetime. We met wonderful people, saw some of the lesser visited sites in Egypt and enjoyed sleeping under the stars. Watching the sun reflect off of the glass-like waters at the end of the day was a definite highlight of our trip.
Koh Phangan is the kind of place that you plan on visiting for a few days and end up staying a month! We spent 29 days on this stunning island living the laid-back island life, going to our favourite local restaurants, floating countless hours in the calm sea, exploring on our motorbike and of course, witnessing stunning sunsets at the end of each day. We arrived on stunning Caye Caulker in Belize and found it hard to say goodbye.
The relaxed island vibe was contagious, the Creole and Caribbean flavoured food was fabulous and the water was crystal clear and calm. The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny, silver stars. After hitchhiking from the south to the north of Mozambique, we found ourselves at the stunning Quirimbas Archipelago! We waded and hiked through mangroves at low tide between the island of Ibo and Quirimba.
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We visited a local village, played with the children, mingled with the adults, swam in the sea and I even had my hair braided by an inquisitive woman. The day ended with everyone gathering on the beach to bid us farewell, and we hopped on a boat at high tide back to Ibo Island. Truly a great day in travel. We absolutely adore the tiny island of Zanzibar. Located just off the coast of Tanzania , this island is full of flavour. Stone Town is especially vibrant and full of character.
Kids play on the beach, boats pass by and couples stroll hand-in-hand. All you need to make sure is that your trips to beach never end. Siwa Oasis is such a special place. Donkeys roam the dirt streets, date palms surround the oasis and a massive mud fort is at the center of the village. In the evenings, we would ride our bikes down to the Siwa Lake and watch the sun set over the water. Oh how we miss Siwa. After exploring the old city of Jaisalmer in the State of Rajasthan, we decided it was time to make our way out into the desert. We hired our own personal guide who was hilarious! We rode our camels for 4 days, stopping for breaks in the shade and at small villages we saw along the way.
The nights spent sleeping under the stars on nothing more than blankets was surreal. The stars were twinkling, the camels were snoring, but there was no other sound. It was eerily quiet. Our camel safari took us as far as the Pakistan border before returning back to Jaisalmer. We had been on the island of Sumatra for about a week before deciding to make our way to Lake Toba, which is one of the most interesting lakes in the world. As we were boarding the boat that would take us to Samosir Island in the middle of the lake, this breathtaking sunset appeared.
This photo is completely unaltered, the colours were so unbelievable that nothing needed to be changed. If you hear the birds singing does it have to have a message? This sunset comes from our friend Jacqui over at Roaming Cooking. This photo was taken from our hotel in the town of Mykonos, in the Greek Islands. We had just arrived, eager to visit the town below waiting to be explored. That peaceful, serene moment when the sun is setting, before the town awakens and the excitement of night life begins…. I was traveling through the south with a group of fellow couch surfers and enjoying the very warm winter afternoon, when the sky exploded in shades of red, yellow and orange.
This is an untouched photo,which reminded me once again that some of the best things in life are still free. This sunset is from Tarifa, Spain! We want it to stay right on the horizon. Not above it, not below it, just right on it. The sunsets in Caye Caulker, Belize are truly stunning! A fort with a view! Thanks to our reader, Deborah Vendrig, for sharing this photo with us. Thank you to our reader Masoud for sharing this beauty from Manila.
This photo was taken in February at the waterfront in Moulmein in Lower Myanmar, a small boat pier where people had just stopped working and stopped unloading for the day. We were just amazed by the way the wooden boards looked like gold in the sun. Thanks to Katelijne and Maarten of the travel blog www. This is a lovely photo of surfers hitting the waves in Kuta Lombok in Indonesia.
Gonzales for sharing this beauty with us! This sunset is from Costa Rica. This sunset is from Maafushi in the Maldives. Thank you to our follower and fellow traveller, Amber for sharing this beauty with us! Thank you to fellow blogger and traveller, Christine from The Traveloguer for sharing this gorgeous shot with us. After a great day of snorkelling, we decided to enjoy a sun-downer on the beach. The sunset that appeared before us was incredible.
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This sunset is from Cat Ba, Vietnam! Thanks to our reader Tim Limon for sharing this photo with us. Thanks to our reader, Maria Cary for sharing this sunset with us. This photo is from Labuan Bajo, Indonesia looking out towards Komodo National Park from my recent trip around the world. Thank you to our reader Brandon Archibald for sharing this gorgeous, golden photo with us! This sunset is from Koh Rong, Cambodia. A big thank-you to our reader Bridget Kennedy for sharing this golden beauty with us…we love Koh Rong!
Thanks to our friend and fellow backpacker, Merlin Elgner for sharing this golden sunset with us. This sunset is from Australia. Thanks to our reader Beth Ko for sharing this lovely shot. The sunset was taken in rural New South Wales, Australia , check out the rain in the distance! We have a few more sunset quotes and photos to share with you so here it goes! This sunset is from Isla Mujeres, Mexico. We were so thrilled to be on the Caribbean side of Mexico and loved our time there. The sunsets were lovely, the sand was powdery white and the water was crystal clear. This was the first sunset we had seen since our time spent in San Pancho, what a beauty!
This sunset is from Jamaica. It reached across the whole sky! Unfortunately all I had on me was my iPhone camera but boy, it did a pretty good job of capturing it. Thanks to Luke from AntiTravelGuides. This sunset is from Punta de Mita, Mexico. After hitchhiking from San Pancho, in the box of a pick-up truck, we arrived at the little town of Punta de Mita. At the end of the day, the sun was setting over the Pacific Ocean, creating an incredible reflection on the infinity pool.
The shadows of the palm trees and the colourful clouds made for a great photo. It was the perfect end to a great day of visiting with loved ones. As you know, we have many favourite sunset watching spots here on the Caribbean island of Grenada. As we were enjoying a massive glass of red wine, the sun was setting behind the many sailboats and yachts. Likewise, the earliest sunset does not occur on the winter solstice, but rather about two weeks earlier, again depending on the viewer's latitude.
In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs in early December or late November influenced by the Earth's faster movement near its perihelion , which occurs around January 3. Likewise, the same phenomenon exists in the Southern Hemisphere , but with the respective dates reversed, with the earliest sunsets occurring some time before June 21 in winter, and latest sunsets occurring some time after December 21 in summer, again depending on one's southern latitude.
For a few weeks surrounding both solstices, both sunrise and sunset get slightly later each day. Even on the equator, sunrise and sunset shift several minutes back and forth through the year, along with solar noon. These effects are plotted by an analemma. Neglecting atmospheric refraction and the Sun's non-zero size, whenever and wherever sunset occurs, it is always in the northwest quadrant from the March equinox to the September equinox , and in the southwest quadrant from the September equinox to the March equinox.
Sunsets occur almost exactly due west on the equinoxes for all viewers on Earth. Exact calculations of the azimuths of sunset on other dates are complex, but they can be estimated with reasonable accuracy by using the analemma. As sunrise and sunset are calculated from the leading and trailing edges of the Sun, respectively, and not the center, the duration of a daytime is slightly longer than nighttime by about 10 minutes, as seen from temperate latitudes.
Further, because the light from the Sun is refracted as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere, the Sun is still visible after it is geometrically below the horizon. Refraction also affects the apparent shape of the Sun when it is very close to the horizon. It makes things appear higher in the sky than they really are. Light from the bottom edge of the Sun's disk is refracted more than light from the top, since refraction increases as the angle of elevation decreases.
This raises the apparent position of the bottom edge more than the top, reducing the apparent height of the solar disk. Its width is unaltered, so the disk appears wider than it is high. In reality, the Sun is almost exactly spherical. The Sun also appears larger on the horizon, an optical illusion, similar to the moon illusion. Locations north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle experience no sunset or sunrise at least one day of the year, when the polar day or the polar night persist continuously for 24 hours.
As a ray of white sunlight travels through the atmosphere to an observer, some of the colors are scattered out of the beam by air molecules and airborne particles , changing the final color of the beam the viewer sees. Because the shorter wavelength components, such as blue and green, scatter more strongly, these colors are preferentially removed from the beam. The remaining reddened sunlight can then be scattered by cloud droplets and other relatively large particles to light up the horizon red and orange.
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Mie scattering is responsible for the light scattered by clouds, and also for the daytime halo of white light around the Sun forward scattering of white light. Ash from volcanic eruptions, trapped within the troposphere , tends to mute sunset and sunrise colors, while volcanic ejecta that is instead lofted into the stratosphere as thin clouds of tiny sulfuric acid droplets , can yield beautiful post-sunset colors called afterglows and pre-sunrise glows. A number of eruptions, including those of Mount Pinatubo in and Krakatoa in , have produced sufficiently high stratospheric sulfuric acid clouds to yield remarkable sunset afterglows and pre-sunrise glows around the world.
The high altitude clouds serve to reflect strongly reddened sunlight still striking the stratosphere after sunset, down to the surface. Sometimes just before sunrise or after sunset a green flash can be seen. Some of the most varied colors at sunset can be found in the opposite or eastern sky after the Sun has set during twilight.
Depending on weather conditions and the types of clouds present, these colors have a wide spectrum, and can produce unusual results. In some languages, points of the compass bear names etymologically derived from words for sunrise and sunset. The English words " orient " and " occident ", meaning "east" and "west", respectively, are descended from Latin words meaning "sunrise" and "sunset". The word "levant", related e. The 16th-century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to present to the world a detailed and eventually widely accepted mathematical model supporting the premise that the Earth is moving and the Sun actually stays still, despite the impression from our point of view of a moving Sun.
Sunsets on other planets appear different because of differences in the distance of the planet from the Sun and non-existent or differing atmospheric compositions. On Mars , the setting Sun appears about two-thirds the size it appears on Earth [14] because of its greater distance from the Sun, but some Martian sunsets last significantly longer and appear far redder than is typical on Earth. The colors of the Martian sunset differ from those on Earth.
Mars has a thin atmosphere , lacking oxygen and nitrogen , so the light scattering is not dominated by a Rayleigh Scattering process. Instead, the air is full of red dust , blown into the atmosphere by high winds, [15] so its sky color is mainly determined by a Mie Scattering process. One study also reported that Martian dust high in the atmosphere can reflect sunlight up to two hours after the sun has set, casting a diffuse glow across the surface of Mars. Sunset in Bangkok Thailand , June Just after sunset, Woodlands, Singapore. Minutes before sunset near Gulf of Paria , Trinidad and Tobago.