The sun sets behind Pikes Peak at 3:55 PM on December 21st, which is the Winter Solstice, or shortest day of the year. News 5 The sunsets behind Pikes Peak earlier than the sun sets on the horizon ...

As the sun dips below the horizon and the light starts to dim, lucky observers may spot a rare, brief flash of emerald. This is the "green flash," which can sometimes be seen right after sunset or ...