Late afternoons refer to the time of day that is neither early afternoon nor early evening. Synonyms for this term include "dusk", "twilight", "evening hours", "eventide", "sundown" and "the golden hour". Dusk is the time of day just before it becomes completely dark, while twilight is the period of time between sunset and darkness. Evening hours and eventide refer to a later portion of the day, closer to nightfall. Sundown is when the sun sinks below the horizon, and the golden hour refers to the warm and soft light that occurs during the last hour before sunset. All these synonyms help to describe the same time of day, each with its unique connotation.