I do love to watch the stars. Have been doing so as far back as I can remember. Spending time in Northern Ontario (Muskoka - Gravenhurst area) gave me opportunity to see the milky way and some muted northern lights.
We look at the stars every night before bed. Why? We like it. In the summer we'll sit in the yard with Abbey, drink tea and watch the night sky.
Colored sunsets and sunrises are way better than black and white, I agree. This particular sky had a funny blue tinge, I'm not sure what I would call it. Peacock blue maybe.