Why Do We Feel Sad in the Rain and Happy in the Sun?

Rain makes us feel sad, and sun makes us happy. When it rains, the light is dimmer, so our brains get a little grumpy. But when the sun shines, we feel more awake and bright. It’s like having a big smiley face in the sky that makes us happy too!

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When it rains, little Timmy feels sad and doesn’t want to play outside.
On a sunny day, Mia jumps up and down because she’s so happy.
Sunny days are like getting a big hug from the sky.

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Categories: Psychology · mood,weather,light perception,emotions