Alena Tammur

In a news cycle dominated by conflict and endless scrolling, SunSettings returns attention to a universal, ever-present wonder: the sunset. Our team, swept up by political turmoil and displacement, has gained hard-earned clarity on mental health and deeply values these quiet, shared moments. With “third places” eroding in many cities, we use sunsets to create place and event ex nihilo - a reason to gather, meditate, sketch, play music, or share food in a park. The app turns that impulse into a simple, repeatable habit. Many people are still at work when the sky performs (especially in winter), so sunsets rarely fit the calendar and are easily missed. SunSettings builds a doable micro-ritual into everyday life, reminding us that no two sunsets are the same. Community and personal sunset counters, plus gentle outdoor self-challenges, nudge participation and celebrate a new kind of luxury: time spent offline, outside, together. What it solves / how it helps: Removes decision friction: a clear quality score, optimal time window, and nearby hotspots. Works with real schedules: timely nudges for narrow golden/blue-hour windows; quick check-ins you can actually make. Recreates community safely: opt-in check-ins, local Sunset Clubs, and light guidelines provide a friendly third place. Builds a healthy routine: streaks, mindful prompts, and private notes turn dusk into a low-effort daily ritual.