
Space & Atmosphere
Why Are Sunsets Red?
Sunsets are red because sunlight travels through far more atmosphere at a low angle, scattering away blue light and leaving only red and orange to reach your eyes.
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Light & Atmosphere
Why Is the Sky Blue?
The sky is blue because blue light scatters off air molecules more strongly than red light, filling the daytime sky with scattered blue wavelengths.
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