'Sunset' versus ' The sunset'

[Tom]

Hi

Could you please tell me which one of the following you find more natural?

1- I think we should wait until sunset.
2- I think we should wait until the sunset.

Tom

[Alan]

Hi Tom,

You would say 'until sunset' as that is a particular time and doesn't need an article. It's the same as saying 'until Tuesday' 'until dawn/dusk'.

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[Tom]

On second thought, Alan

-- I think we should wait until the sun sets.

How does it sound to you now?

Tom

[Alan]

Hi Tom,

Yes, I'll buy that one.

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