Every sunset can be a thing of beauty. But in the eastern U.S., the most intense golden sunsets of orange, pink, and red seem to save themselves for the fall and winter months. Here’s why.

People find sunrises and sunsets to be the most beautiful and awe-inspiring weather, research shows. ... The best time to view a sunrise or sunset is during the late fall and winter.

A storm rolling in can make for a beautiful sunset, too. For example, when a Nor’easter is coming, cirrus clouds often arrive well in advance of the storm itself.