Why Parks Look Bare in the Morning and Brighter by Noon in Winter
• The low sun angle in the morning casts long shadows, making parks appear bare.
• Snow's high albedo reflects sunlight, brightening parks by noon.
• Melting frost and increasing daylight hours also contribute to the change in brightness.
Brightness shift in winter parks explained
The stark contrast between the muted tones of a winter morning and the surprisingly bright landscape at noon is a common observation in parks. This phenomenon is primarily due to the changing angle of the sun and the reflective properties of snow and ice.
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