sunset

The sun setting beneath the horizon in the evening. If the sun is no longer visible, tag it dusk instead.

Distinguishing between sunrise and sunset can be difficult, so only tag sunset if the sky hues appear more orange or red, as is most prevalent in media.

Sunset occurs before dusk

See also

• sunrise the sun crossing the horizon in the morning
• dawn: time before sunrise with visible sunlight
• dusk: time after sunset with visible sunlight
• twilight: period between dawn-sunrise and sunset-dawn
• golden hour