If you’ve ever caught yourself pulling over to snap a picture of a colorful sunset, you’re not alone. Summer sunsets across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa have a way of making people stop what they’re doing, even if it’s only for a minute.
So why do they seem so much more dramatic this time of year?
Long Summer Days Make a Difference
During the summer months, the sun takes a longer path across the sky before it sets… well, duh! Of course that means sunsets last longer, giving the sky more time to change from bright blue to shades of orange, pink, purple, and red.
Those extra few minutes are often enough to create the kind of sunset that fills up social media feeds all around the Sioux Falls area.
The Midwest Has a Front-Row Seat
One reason sunsets are so impressive across the region is the landscape itself. Wide-open prairies, rolling farmland, and long stretches of highway offer unobstructed views of the horizon. Without mountains or dense forests blocking the view, it’s easier to watch the entire sunset unfold from beginning to end…