There have been many brilliant and beautiful recent sunrises and sunsets viewed by Washington Parish residents.
This sunset photo was taken from Highway 16 just out of Enon, looking to the west.
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets are a result of the season. In autumn the sun sits at a lower angle in the sky (around 45 degrees or lower compared to summer's steep 74.5 degrees). The lower angle forces sunlight to travel through a much longer path of earth's atmosphere to reach our eyes.
As sunlight cuts through that greatly extended layer of the atmosphere, shorter wavelengths of light get scattered away in all directions. This leaves the longer wavelengths — reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows—to dominate the sky.
In addition, Fall brings cooler, crisper air with lower humidity and less haze than humid summer air. Fewer large particles in the air allow pure colors to shine through.
Regardless of the science behind the current beautiful Washington Parish skies, let your eyes enjoy the amazing ai
