Becoming the Spirit of Harmony has given Sunset Shimmer more senses than she knows what to do with, which is why she keeps most of them out of her mostly-human self. That said, it's an opt-out process; she can't leave out something she didn't know she had.
In all fairness, would anyone expect to be able to detect shifts in nearby timelines?
Part of the Oversaturated World.
Rated Teen for certain bodily functions and worldlines. Graciously edited by themaskedferret.