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Why is the setting sun so red in northern New Hampshire?

 It is approaching 7;30 PM in the north country, and the setting sun is bright red . Why? Because when the sun is low in the sky, light has to travel through more of the atmosphere before it reaches our eyes. And particularly right now, the air is filled with smoke from the wildfires rampant in Canada. The short answer is that the large molecules of smoke disperse light in such a way that the color red becomes more prominent. In effect, air polution becomes a light show - close to sunrise and sunset. Curiosity is what separates the young from the old. Don't lose your curiosity, Don't leave the kid in you behind . Know the world around you and be aware of your surroundings. The rewards are many.