Difference between Sunset and Sundown

SUNSET vs SUNDOWN: NOUN

Atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun
The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
The event or time of the disappearance of the upper circumferential edge of the sun as it sets below the horizon.
The sky as the sun sets.
A decline or final phase.
The automatic expiration of a statutory provision on a previously established date, in the absence of reauthorization.
The descent of the upper limb of the sun below the horizon in the evening; the atmospheric phenomena accompanying the setting of the sun; the time when the sun sets; evening.
Hence Figuratively, the close or decline.
The region or quarter where the sun sets; the west. Compare sunrising, 2.
The descent of the sun below the horizon; also, the time when the sun sets; evening. Also used figuratively.
The daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon
A West Indian marine bivalve (Tellina radiata) having a smooth shell marked with radiating bands of varied colors resembling those seen at sunset or before sunrise; -- called also rising sun.
The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
The changes in color of the sky at sunset.
The final period of the life of a person or thing.
Having a set termination date.
Hence, the region where the sun sets; the west.

To expire on a previously established date, as a statutory provision.
To provide for the expiration of (a program or agency) by means of a sunset provision.

Sunlight, Horizon, Evening, Sunsetting, Dark, Sunshine, Nightfall, Sun, Dawn, Twilight, Dusk, Sunrise, Last, Old, Sundown

Morocco, Hurry, Tonight, Dark, Sun, Night, Twilight, Evening, Dawn, Sunup, Daybreak, Sunrise, Nightfall, Dusk, Sunset

Sunlight, Horizon, Evening, Sunsetting, Dark, Sunshine, Nightfall, Sun, Dawn, Twilight, Dusk, Sunrise, Last, Old, Sundown

Morocco, Hurry, Tonight, Dark, Sun, Night, Twilight, Evening, Dawn, Sunup, Daybreak, Sunrise, Nightfall, Dusk, Sunset

It begins at sunset on Friday evening, and ends at sunset on Saturday.
For example, Ralph Kliesch described how cars exiting the drive thru often block Sunset Drive, putting drivers turning onto Sunset from Columbus in danger.
Tour iconic movie sets at Universal Studios, or ride the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel at sunset to experience a true California sunset.
Reliable Rexall Sunset Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy in the inner sunset neighborhood of San Francisco.
First sunset review completed and presented before the California Legislature resulted in extension of sunset date for six years.
For those who want to stay on land, try the Sunset Beach fishing pier located at Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Properties offers the finest service, amenities, and vacation rental experience in beautiful Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
In both the Old and New Testaments we find that time was reckoned from sunset to sunset.
Sunset Cook Books, Sunset Magazine, Lane Publishing Co.
Sunset Beach Permit Signs Sunset Beach Beaches: Sunset Beach, Calif.

Some might choose to observe their Sabbath from sundown on Saturday to sundown on Sunday.
Sabbath School onthe Sabbath hours from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, theymay ask why we do this, and a line for dialogue is opened.
For Yom Kippur, which only occurs for one day, the fast is observed from sundown to sundown.
Atena was intrigued by Yael's practice of not turning electric switches on or off between sundown Friday and sundown Saturday.
The hot plate was left on for the Sabbath, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.
The meal would only start after sundown because Passover begins after sundown.
The Sabbath was kept from sundown on Saturday until sundown on Sunday.
According to ancient Jewish reckoning, the Passover Feast day would have run from sundown Thursday until sundown on Friday.
Should sabbath, from sundown to sundown, be celebrated there every seven years and for a whole year?
The Jews measured a day from sundown to sundown.