Why Wildfire Smoke Creates Fiery Sunrises And Sunsets | Weather.com
October 31, 2025Updated: October 31, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: October 31, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT

Ever wonder why wildfire smoke transforms ordinary sunrises and sunsets into scenes straight out of a post-apocalyptic movie? Dive into the science behind those eerie skies as we explain how smoke particles interact with sunlight to create fiery red and orange hues. Also, discover why these ominous colors intensify as the sun sits low on the horizon.

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