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Color is a function of electromagnetic frequency. The Sun generates all kinds of EM, including the visible light, the ultraviolet and infrared, radio wave, microwaves, x-rays and gamma rays. most of these are stopped by our atmosphere, but light and the near IR and UV come through. These can be separated by diffraction (as in a glass prism or a raindrop) and perceived as different colors. There are UV and IR "colors" also, but our eyes don't pick them out.

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Q: Why does the sun reflect so many different colors?
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