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Neptune's atmosphere is made up of hydrogen, helium and methane. The methane in Neptune's upper atmosphere absorbs the red light from the sun but reflects the blue light from the sun back into space. This is why Neptune appears blue.
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∙ 12y agobecause it is blue
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What is the bluest planet?
Earth is called the Blue Planet, because it is about 71% water(the oceans).
Which planet is completely blue?
Neptune is blue.
What is the meaning of Neptune planet?
Neptune is a Greek god and he is blue
What blue planet has 8 moons?
neptune
What planet's blue color is the result of absorption of red light by methane?
Both Uranus and Neptune do, giving them a blue colour (bluish green for Uranus).
Which planet is known as the blue planet?
The 'Blue Planet' is one of the nicknames of planet Neptune.
What is the blue planet with 13 moons called?
neptune
What color is the planet Neptune?
The planet Neptune is Blue. See Related Links for an image of this planet. Neptune is light blue but looks dark blue due to the affects of Methane gas.
Why is it there the Neptune?
Neptune's vision is blue and it is the 8th planet. There is Neptune because it is a planet.
What is the bluest planet?
Earth is called the Blue Planet, because it is about 71% water(the oceans).
Which planet is called Poseidon?
It is Neptune. Poseidon is the greek form of the god of the ocean. Neptune is the roman name. The original name is Neptune, since the planet is blue and ocean like.
What is the name of the Blue Planet?
It depends a bit on what the question means. Sometimes Earth is called the blue planet because it looks mainly blue, because of the oceans. Also, Neptune is blue because of the methane in its atmosphere. Uranus is a bluish green colour too. Overall, I think "Neptune" is the best answer.
How did the Sun and Neptune get their names?
Neptune is the greek god of the sea and this planet is blue so thats why its called neptune. not sure about the sun though
Which planet is completely blue?
Neptune is blue.
What planet is blue with faint rings?
The planet Neptune.
What is the meaning of Neptune planet?
Neptune is a Greek god and he is blue
Which planet is pale blue?
Both Uranus and Neptune have a pale blue colour hence they are called ice giants
