What happens at sunset?
During sunset, it may look like the sun is moving across the sky, but it’s actually us on Earth who are moving. The earth rotates as it travels around the sun which means there is always one side facing the sun and one facing away from it. So there is always a sunset happening somewhere in the world.
What do you think sunset looks like at sea, in the desert or in the rainforest?
Light is made up of lots of colours. When we look at the sun in the evening, we often see red and orange. This is because the blue light that we see in the day has been scattered, leaving only the red light. Look at the colours of the sun, the sky and the clouds – how would you describe them?
Look and listen for wildlife
What do you notice about the wildlife at this time of day? Which ones are going to sleep and which ones are just waking up?
If you’re lucky, you might see a bat fly past. These night-time creatures weigh less than a £1 coin and are only as big as your thumb.
You’ll find bats in many parts of the world, including in the tropics where they pollinate cocoa and banana plants. So the next time you’re eating a bar of chocolate, you know who to thank.