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The sky is red because the blue light scattered during the day is too diluted, and the red light normally not scattered much is so spread that we can see it. This is all about something called "Rayleigh scattering".
Rayleigh scattering occurs when light scatters off of small particles in the atmosphere. Rayleigh scattering is "isotropic" and favors shorter wavelengths which means that blue light is more likely to scatter than red light.
During the day, this is the reason the sky is blue as the blue wavelengths tend to scatter off of particles in the atmosphere and into our eyes while the red wavelengths pass by over head (or directly into our eyes as part of the image of the sun).
However, when the sun is setting, the light must travel through more atmosphere, and this scatters the blue wavelengths so much we don't even see them, but the red wavelengths are finally scattered enough to be seen in the air.
Flavio Mitchell
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Why you see spectacular events in the sky like rainbows red sunset and the blue sky?
why do we see spectacular events in the sky like rainbows,red sunset and blue sky
What time of the day does the sky turn red?
the sky usually turns red when the sunset hits
What does a red sunset mean?
A red sunset means that the next day is going to be quite pleasant. There is a saying that goes, red sky at night shepherd's delight, red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning.
Why do you see spectacular events in the sky rainbow red sunset and blue sky?
Rainbow is due to dispersion of light as it reflects from rain drops. Red sunset and blue sky are due to Rayleigh's scattering.
What best example what an observation is?
The sunset makes the sky turn red.
What is the best example of an observation?
The sunset makes the sky turn red.
Why do you think the light in the sky appears blue during the day but organge during sunset?
The sky is blue because of Rayleigh scattering. The sunset is so colorful due to the air.
Why is the sky blue and the sunset red?
colors with short wavelengths scatter more
Can you predict the weather from the sunset?
The old weather adage often stated is: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning." Therefore, a red sunset is supposed to result in dry, sunny weather the next day.
What color is the sky on mars during sunset?
blue i saw it in a telescope
Why is the sky pinkish red on mars?
Mars' atmosphere always contains a lot of dust, and its sky is a Martian sky that is generally butterscotch in color, except for the pink or red of sunset.
What is the meaning of a red sunset?
Red sky at night, Shepherds delight - there should be a nice day tomorrow.
