I thought I would share some recent sunsets.
Nothing quite compares to the incredible sight of Arizona sunsets. It’s so easy to get lost in the brilliant shades of pink, purple and orange so effortlessly slashed across the sky. We’re lucky to experience the vibrant glow of the horizon and watch in wonder as the curtain comes down at the end of another day.
Why are sunsets prettier in Arizona?
"The scientific answer is actually pretty interesting, and has a lot to do with the ecosystem, landscape, and something called scattering. Small particles and molecules found in the atmosphere change the direction of light rays as the sun goes up, or down. The color of the scattered light is determined by the size of molecule or particle and the actual wavelength of light. Because Arizona is generally dry, dust particles are able to float effortlessly on the breeze so there’s a lot of them available for scattering. More particles equal more color."
What time of year are the best sunsets in Arizona?
"The vast amount of loose soil gracing our state means any day has the potential to throw out an amazing array of colors as the sun breaks the horizon. We know that loose particles and molecules in the air cause scattering. What gets these particles up from their resting spots? That’s right…Wind! Windy days inspire the movement of particles from their sedimentary state and more of them are available in the sky to scatter light. During the summer monsoon season wind creates a perfect atmosphere for the amazingly colorful Arizona sunsets we all appreciate."
"As for the season, summer is usually not a good time for sunsets because the air is so stagnant (the main exception being Arizona's summer monsoons). Because of this, the best time of year to observe awe inspiring sunsets is in late fall and winter when the air circulation is better."
The first plane flying parallel to the house just took off from Sky Harbor Airport. The second plane flew over the house to head to the west valley past the airport where it will then turn back to land.
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