Why on some days the sunset is very and orange-y and pretty whereas on most days it is just a slightly dimmed version of the usual daylight colours until the sun disappears? What factors make a really pretty sunset?

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Why on some days the sunset is very and orange-y and pretty whereas on most days it is just a slightly dimmed version of the usual daylight colours until the sun disappears? What factors make a really pretty sunset?

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Answer 1

If I recall correctly it has to due with how much dirt and dust is in the air. The more dirt and dust the darker the color. This will often coincide with weather changes such as wind and rain.