Scien-terrific sunset...

Posted 11/20/18

Fall sunsets are some of the best in Wyoming.

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Scien-terrific sunset...

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The makings of a beautiful November sunset are actually caused by weather conditions.  The light emanating from the sun is called a sun pillar, visible when sunlight reflects off the surfaces of falling hexagonal-shaped ice crystals associated with thin, high-level clouds.   They are most often seen at sunrise or sunset.