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Alpenglow

Alpenglow is a very pretty thing that happens in the mountains when the sun is going away but is not all the way gone yet. When the sun is saying goodbye, its light shines on the mountains and makes them look pink, purple, orange, and red. It’s kind of like when you see some colors in the sky at sunset, but instead of it being in the sky, it’s all over the mountains! It's so beautiful, and you should definitely try to see it if you can!
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