Mild sunshine or soft sunshine in the afternoon?

The afternoon sunshine does tend to be gentle and soft. This is because at noon, the sun is at its highest point, and the sunlight shines vertically on the ground, and the light is more intense. In the afternoon, the sun gradually deviates from the highest point, and the path of light passing through the atmosphere is longer, so the light is more dispersed, giving people a soft feeling. In addition, the temperature in the afternoon is relatively high, which makes people feel warmer. Therefore, the afternoon sunshine is often described as gentle and soft.