why is morning sunlight “softer” than afternoon light even uf the sun is at the same angle in sky?

Question

Like let’s assume 10am and 6pm are the same relative angles of sun in the sky- why isn’t the lighting identical warmth in photos?

In: Physics

Answer 1

I think this is only true on the west coast, because east coast morning light is harsh af.
Reason being, the sun has had time to burn off morning haze on the east coast before it gets to land, whereas on the west coast the ocean moisture gets sucked towards the land due to heating land mass and rising air currents.