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Because the sun must pass through a much thicker layer of the atmosphere. Doing so results in a higher chance that its radiation will be scattered. Ultimately, all the longest wavelengths of radiation get scattered while only the red ones remain.
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Why is the sunset generally reddish in color And why is the sky generally blue?
The primariy reason the sunset is reddish is because of fine dust particles suspended in the air near the earth. When the light is coming at us "sideways" at sunset, this is more obvious. The sky is blue because the gasses in our atmosphere - mostly nitrogen - scatter blue light more than any other color.
What mineral produces a reddish color?
A rock my have a reddish color if it has iron in it and is oxgen rich. Oxidation.
The characteristic reddish brown color of skeletal muscle comes from which substance?
myoglobin gives the muscles the reddish brown color
What is the diaphragm color?
your diaphragm is a reddish color
Which planet looks reddish in sky night?
Mars
Does a photosphere have a reddish glow?
No. It's the chromosphere that glows with reddish color.
What color is reddish orange?
COPPER often has a reddish-orangey colour.
What color of ruddier?
ReDdIsH
Is reddish an adjective?
Yes, it is. It means of a color that includes some red (reddish leaves, reddish complexion).
What color is you kidney?
if i remember it has a reddish purplelish color
When will Antares be visible in the sky?
Antares is visible in the summer evening sky(now - 8/24/09). If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, look to the south around 9:00pm - 10:00pm and you will see bright, reddish Antares, approximately 30 degrees above the horizon.
What metal is reddish-orange in color?
COPPER often has a reddish-orangey colour.
