AI That Knows When the Sky Is About to Go Off
There’s something universal about a great sunset. You don’t plan it, you don’t control it, and when it hits, it stops everything. But what if you could get just a little closer to predicting when those moments are going to happen?
Sunset Score is an AI-powered system that predicts sunset quality anywhere in the world using real data, not guesses. It pulls from weather stations, cloud layers, air quality, visibility, pressure, and solar positioning, then combines that with a training set of tens of thousands of real sunsets. The model continuously learns what actually creates those unreal colors, contrast, and depth we all chase.
The result is a simple score from 0 to 100, paired with confidence and expected range. Not just “sunset at 6:41 PM,” but “this one might be worth stopping what you’re doing for.”
What makes it interesting isn’t just the prediction, it’s the feedback loop. Users rate sunsets, submit photos, and the model gets smarter over time. It’s a living system, constantly improving with every sky it sees.
It’s also built the same way most Encinitas3D projects come to life. Start with a real world curiosity, layer in data, experiment aggressively, and ship something useful. No waiting for perfect. Just build, test, refine.
Sunset Score is already being used for photography planning, travel decisions, and just making sure you don’t miss those rare nights when everything lines up.