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

did anyone mention that the redder light in the afternoon is likely due to more dust being kicked up into the atmosphere as humans go about their daytime, as opposed to nighttime business? then in the cool of the night, the dust settles, the sky color cools relatively