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Which do you enjoy more....a sunrise or a sunset?

Asked by Cruiser (40449points) October 16th, 2010

Are you the early bird who rises and gets to enjoy the sunrise or do you prefer to leisurely watch the sun set on the horizon?? One signifies the start of a new day for most while the other let’s us know the day is slowly coming to a close. Which do you enjoy more and why?

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john65pennington's avatar

Sunrise. because, i know at the age of 66, i have survived another day to live.

Sunsets are beautiful, but to me, do not have the same meaning.

faye's avatar

I love sunsets. I love the twilight hour which seems strongest in the winter. I feel a peace and tranquilty watching a sunset. In Alberta, in the summer this can be 10 o’clock at night, full dark around 11, so if it’s a good camping night, for eg you can see both- sunrise is about 4. I am the night owl type, so way too fuzzy to enjoy a sunrise.

chyna's avatar

Sunrise. No, wait, sunset.
No wait, sunrise. I love them both!

Cruiser's avatar

@john65pennington Same here as I am grateful to wake up each day with no dirt in my eyes!

No wait!!....On second thought I am with @chyna I think!! :)

john65pennington's avatar

Cruiser, good answer, i think….........

flutherother's avatar

Sunsets are usually more spectacular for some reason and I am more likely to have time to enjoy them.

ZEPHYRA's avatar

Each has its own unique beauty, both are simply wonderful!

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DominicX's avatar

Sunset. I almost never even see the sunrise; I’d rather be asleep. And there’s nothing more beautiful than a sunset over the ocean.

muppetish's avatar

I don’t even remember the last time I watched the sunrise. It’s wonderful watching the sunset at the beach in the company of good friends, though.

I’ve always wanted to stay up from sunset to sunrise with a loved one. It seems like a perfect moment to share.

Cruiser's avatar

@DominicX I have to agree with you there!! Sunsets over an ocean horizon are AWESOME!! ;)

ucme's avatar

Maybe sunset just edges it for me. I’m kind of nocturnal, in the sense that I love the dark nights in the winter. No idea why, just do!

LuckyGuy's avatar

I’m with @chyna.
I usually wake up early in a good mood and I look forward to going to bed.
If I have to pick only one, I’ll take the one my bedroom window faces.

remambermee's avatar

I love them both (:
But I don’t know if I could just pick one…
I love sunrises because I think they’re beyond beautiful compared to a sunset
But I love sunsets for the atmoshpere they can set.

Austinlad's avatar

I love them both! One beckons the beginning of a new day of possibilities, the other marks their completion. Also, which one looks better depends on the geography, weather, elevation, company, and one’s state of mind.

NaturallyMe's avatar

While they’re both beautiful, i like sunrises a little more because it’s the beginning of the day with things to look forward to. Plus, getting to see a sunrise means that you’re up early which means the day feels longer. And mornings are fresh and i like the sound of morning birdies tweeting.

Cruiser's avatar

@NaturallyMe I am so with you on your take there! Nothing like a sunrise to let you know you now have a whole day ahead of you to experience before that curtain call sunset!!

daytonamisticrip's avatar

I have never got a chance to watch either but I think I would like both equally.

Cruiser's avatar

HS @daytonamisticrip We got to get you outside!!

daytonamisticrip's avatar

I would go outside with you but I’m not aloud :(

Cruiser's avatar

@daytonamisticrip No real need to go outside then, all you need to do is pull up a chair to the window and watch Ma Nature do her thing!! Take a picture too if you can!

OpryLeigh's avatar

Sunset – I enjoy evening time more than morning time so I am usually in a better frame of mind by that point.

Deja_vu's avatar

Sunrise… I feel a weird boost of energy.

Cruiser's avatar

@Deja_vu I agree and just got that “kick” this morning with another awesome sunrise!!

blueberry_kid's avatar

Sunsets are always pretty because the sky is getting darker and its all purple and pink-ish and orange.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Sunset. I’m like a zombie in the mornings.

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