Sunset Colours

Here's an activity that's best done on a clear, sunny evening.

Find somewhere comfortable to sit and watch the sun start to set

• How do the colours around you change as the sky gets darker?
• How long does it take to get dark after sunset?
• Is it a pink sunset?
• A red sunset?

Describe the sunset colours

• Which colours are in the sky the longest?
• Which ones fade quickly?

Look for things you couldn't see during the day

• Start counting stars as they appear in the sky.
• When do you start to lose count?

Then do the same again a week later

How was it different to the first sunset?