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The same thing that happens when light hits any other planet: some of the radiation is absorbed, and some is reflected.
In Neptune's case, most of the reflected light is in the blue-green portion of the spectrum, leading us to see the planet as that color.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoyes that's how you can see it. if it didn't reflect light it would be invisible.
it is also awesome
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∙ 11y agoNeptune has serious weather, far more dangerous than the second fastest wind storm known in the solar system, Jupiter, recorded as a wind speed of 374 mph.
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what planet is the farthest away from sun and why?
Neptune is the furthest away of the eight official planets. There is no particular reason for that, but one of them has to be the furthest and it happens to be called Neptune.
Is Pluto sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune?
Yes, Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune for a ~20 year period every 228 years. The last time it was closer to the Sun than Neptune was 1979. This happens because Pluto has an eccentric orbit that is also highly inclined, Pluto's size\mass is not directly involved in this process in any way.
Why did they call the planet Neptune Neptune?
Neptune is a planet that looks like it is covered with water. They named it Neptune after the ancient god of water Neptune.
Name The God Of The Seas?
Neptune was the god of water and the sea. His Greek equivalent was Poseidon.
What Neptune name after?
The name Neptune is from the Roman god of the Sea, Neptune
What happens to Neptune every 248 years?
It swings past Pluto. So Neptune is the ninth planet from the sun.
What happens when the light hits Neptune?
do not know by Joseph challand
What happens during the King Neptune ceremony?
he pooed himself
what planet is the farthest away from sun and why?
Neptune is the furthest away of the eight official planets. There is no particular reason for that, but one of them has to be the furthest and it happens to be called Neptune.
What is the weather on neptune like?
High storms and extreme weatherIt is very windy with winds up to 1300 mph and has lots of fog. Neptune is said to have the highest winds in the solar system!Neptune has the most voilent weather in the solar systemcoldWhat weather happens on Neptune
Neptune the 8th planet from the sun cold or hot?
Neptune is Freezing cold because all warmth and light comes from the sun, which happens to be eight planets away. No surprise nearly all its moons are made from ice.
Is Pluto sometimes closer to the Sun than Neptune?
Yes, Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune for a ~20 year period every 228 years. The last time it was closer to the Sun than Neptune was 1979. This happens because Pluto has an eccentric orbit that is also highly inclined, Pluto's size\mass is not directly involved in this process in any way.
Why did they call the planet Neptune Neptune?
Neptune is a planet that looks like it is covered with water. They named it Neptune after the ancient god of water Neptune.
What is the land and surface features on Neptune?
Why is Neptune blue? Neptune
Who is Neptune and is he real?
neptune is the king of the sea. neptune is a rumor
Where is the Neptune Township Public Library in Neptune located?
The address of the Neptune Township Public Library is: 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, 07753 1125
Name The God Of The Seas?
Neptune was the god of water and the sea. His Greek equivalent was Poseidon.
