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sunset

[suhn-set] / ˈsʌnˌsɛt /


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Look to the west-northwest horizon just after sunset and you will have around an hour to catch a glimpse.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

During the first half of June, look toward the western horizon shortly after sunset to spot Venus and Jupiter.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

What to Do: Book a sunset sail aboard the Schooner Eleanor in Kennebunkport or spend an afternoon browsing Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop in Portland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As crews made progress against the Sandy fire after sunset Monday evening, authorities began to lift evacuation warnings in some areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Soon the ground would be completely dark except for the glow from the sunset.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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