No matter where you are in the world, sunsets have a special, colorful place in the experience of mankind. The reds, oranges and yellows make the horizon look like it's on fire, while the frequent occurrence of sunsets reassures us that the earth isn't being set ablaze daily. This is why people love sunsets, why they make every evening a comforting cycle of panic and reassurance. Could anything be better?

Yes, sucker, because now we've got EXTREME sunsets. Boom! They'll make all your previous sunsets look like they were shot in black and white.

Now sit back, relax and pretend you're Luke Skywalker gazing at some binary suns after a hard day of nerf-herding.

1. Sunset From the International Space Station
NASA International Space Station sunset


2. Sunset on Mars

3. Sunset From the Earth-Orbiting Space Shuttle Endeavor on July 29, 2009


4. Sunset in Manhattan Along the Centerline of Every Street. Usually, the tall buildings that line the gridded streets of New York City's tallest borough will hide the setting sun. The same thing happens every May 28 and July 12.

5. Crescent Sunset During an Eclipse

Bonus: Artist-Rendered Double Sunset

Update: Thank you commenter Bill for pointing out that the North Pole photograph was proven to be fake.