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I love autumn sunsets. After summer’s sluggish hazy skies, autumn skies are a dazzling light show. And if you’ve ever wondered why, it’s because the earth begins tilting away from the sun and cold arctic air begins sweeping in clearing out haze particles with cleaner dryer air. Just imagining this causes me to involuntarily take in a deep breath.

It’s been over twenty ago but I’ll never forget being awestruck by a spectacularly glowing sunset sky while driving to a Friday night contemporary church service. I recognized the driver of the car in front of me as she turned into the lot. We parked alongside each other and simultaneously emerged from our cars.

“Can you believe it?” Her head jerked up. “What?” I opened my arms. “The sky.” “Oh, I hadn’t noticed.” I gaped for a different reason as she turned away and hurried toward the church. How could she not notice?

My delight in autumn’s vibrant sunsets has grown over the years. Along with the realization, they become even more brilliant from fall through winter.

According to meteorologist Stephen Corfidi, as we approach the winter solstice, the time the sun takes to set lengthens. Nearer the winter solstice, the sun lowers on more of an angle, drawing out the time it takes to set. Which is to say: sunset colors linger allowing us to enjoy them for longer. Corfidi also says the cloud formations from rain or snow provide a theatre-like backdrop for the sun.

This autumn I hope you join me in pausing to witness this season’s majestic skies. Every day will bring a new sunset. Every day, a new opportunity to be awed. I realize beauty is subjective, as what touches us soul deep. Whether your sanctuary is outside or inside, look up. An everlasting love still shines in these dark days.