SUNBUS1 MOBILE SUNSET RESEARCH STATION

Documenting sunsets from the coast

A mobile observatory broadcasting live sunset observations, weather telemetry, and intensity ratings from La Jolla Shores and beyond.

Broadcasting live sunset observations
Rating sunsets on the intensity scale
Tracking weather and atmospheric data
Streaming from the California coast
A living environmental artwork
Pearl Sunset Index
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Next sunset: ~7:42 PM
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A mobile sunset research station

SUNBUS1 is a solar-powered mobile observatory operated by Fred & Ella. We travel the California coast documenting sunsets, broadcasting live observations, and rating atmospheric conditions on the Sunset Intensity Scale.

Our mascot Pico the parrot joins us on every expedition from the mobile aviary.

Sunset Intensity Scale

The SUNBUS1 classification system for rating sunsets

1
Mild
technically a sunset
2
Moderate
pleasant
3
Strong
worth pausing for
4
Intense
people start taking pictures
5
Extreme
everyone shuts up, pulls over, and stares

Recent Observations

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SUNBUS1 — Mobile Sunset Research Station