The sun was setting in the western sky.

Meaning: This describes the movement of the sun as it goes down in the sky towards the west.

Choice of Words: Setting means moving downward, especially below the horizon. Western refers to the direction where the sun sets. Sky is the expanse of air and space above the Earth. When you put them together, "the sun was setting in the western sky" means the sun was moving down in the western part of the sky.

Alternative Expressions

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• The setting sun painted the sky with vibrant hues.
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• The setting sun paints the sky with vibrant hues.