Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why is the sky blue? – Mariana A-E., age 11, ...
Multiple Scattering Directions – Scattered blue light reaches our eyes from all directions, making the sky appear blue. Sunset and Sunrise Effect – During sunrise and sunset, sunlight passes through ...
As a result, our eyes perceive the sky as blue during the day. However, at sunrise and sunset, the story changes. As sunlight travels through a greater portion of the atmosphere, shorter ...