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In winter, sunsets sometimes look much more vivid that in summer – and yes, temperature plays a role. Jeremy Bishop/Unsplash The wavelength of light determines the colour we see.

Washington witnessed the winter’s final sunset before 5 p.m. Wednesday, and it was a sight to see, full of color and texture.

There are many factors that can add to a vibrant sunset, and winter lends itself to these conditions. Here's a look at the science behind the perfect sunset.

It might surprise you to learn the earliest sunset of the year is not on Dec. 21, the winter solstice and the “shortest” day of the year.

Sunsets will actually increase by a few minutes as we head into the first day of winter.

The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.

Winter solstice, shortest day of the year, arrives Saturday morning The 2024 winter begins at 4:21 a.m. Eastern time, also marking the longest night of the year.

Some say the best time to catch a SoCal winter sunset is before the winter solstice, which this year falls on Dec. 21. But sand berms will remain up until late winter, early spring.

In other words, more atmosphere means more fiery sunsets. But why are sunsets especially magnificent during winter? One reason is the sun's position in the sky during different times of the year.

At certain times of year, sunsets seem to hit differently. It’s not just your imagination – it’s science.