Matthew 16: 2-3
2He replied,[a] "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' 3and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
Pink skies at night, sailors' delight. Pink sky in morning, sailors take warning. Generally, if there is pink in the sky during sunset, the following day will be fair. If there is pink in the sky in the morning, the day is likly to be stormy.
This saying is a traditional weather proverb that suggests if the sky is red at night, the next day will likely be pleasant for shepherds. Conversely, if the sky is red in the morning, it forewarns sailors of incoming storms. The red sky at night may indicate good weather due to the sunset illuminating dust particles, while a red sky in the morning is often caused by the sun shining through dust particles carried by a storm system.
Of course its nautical, thus the mention of the sailors. This was a rhyme that was made up to remind sailors how to predict weather patterns. 1) RED SKY AT NIGHT... means that as the sun sets in the west, if it has a red hue or color to it, then the moisture was further west of their location. Thus SAILORS DELIGHT. A beautiful sunset. 2) RED SKY IN MORN...means that as the sunlight from the rising sun passes through moisture, it too will be red. This means that with the rotation of the earth, this will bring this moisture (and possible storm) right on top of them and it is only a few hours away. SO SAILORS TAKE WARN.
the colors we see in the sky are due to the rays of sunlight being split into colors of the spectrum as they pass through the atmosphere and ricochet off the water vapor and particles in the atmosphere. The amounts of water vapor and dust particles in the atmosphere are good indicators of weather conditions. They also determine which colors we will see in the sky. During sunrise and sunset the sun is low in the sky, and it transmits light through the thickest part of the atmosphere. A red sky suggests an atmosphere loaded with dust and moisture particles. We see the red, because red wavelengths (the longest in the color spectrum) are breaking through the atmosphere. The shorter wavelengths, such as blue, are scattered and broken up. Red sky at night, sailors delight. When we see a red sky at night, this means that the setting sun is sending its light through a high concentration of dust particles. This usually indicates high pressure and stable air coming in from the west. Basically good weather will follow. Red sky in morning, sailor's warning. A red sunrise reflects the dust particles of a system that has just passed from the west. This indicates that a storm system may be moving to the east. If the morning sky is a deep fiery red, it means a high water content in the atmosphere. So, rain is on its way.
"Red sky at morning, sailors take warning...." Additionally, watch out for dark skies with increasing cloudiness, increasing winds, and cumulonimbus clouds. Also, keep your eye on the barometer. If its indication falls rapidly - watch out. And if you don't have a barometer but Grampa complains about his bursitis realize that pain could be caused by the same kind of pressure drop a barometer would have told you about.
Red sky at night, sailor's delight, Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.(Another version says "shepherds" instead of "sailors")
If the sky is red at night it's going to be a calm day BUT if there is a red sky in the morning it's going to be stormy or rainy.
"Red sky in morning, sailor's warning" is a saying that suggests a red sky in the morning can be an indication of bad weather approaching. This is because a red sky at sunrise can be caused by the sun shining through dust particles and moisture in the atmosphere, which can be a sign of an upcoming weather front.
Pink skies at night, sailors' delight. Pink sky in morning, sailors take warning. Generally, if there is pink in the sky during sunset, the following day will be fair. If there is pink in the sky in the morning, the day is likly to be stormy.
It comes from an expression: Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Nautical folklore holds that a red sky in the morning portends bad weather.
The saying "red sky at morning, sailors take warning" is based on the idea that a red sky in the morning can be a sign of an approaching storm system due to the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere. This saying suggests that a red sky at sunrise may be an indicator of moisture or dust particles in the air, which can be associated with changing weather patterns. It is not a guaranteed predictor of a storm, but it can sometimes be a helpful observation for sailors or those looking for early signs of changing weather conditions.
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailor's warning." This saying refers to the belief that a red sky at sunset indicates good weather ahead, while a red sky in the morning suggests stormy weather may be coming. Sailors historically used this rhyme to help predict the weather at sea.
This saying is a traditional weather proverb that suggests if the sky is red at night, the next day will likely be pleasant for shepherds. Conversely, if the sky is red in the morning, it forewarns sailors of incoming storms. The red sky at night may indicate good weather due to the sunset illuminating dust particles, while a red sky in the morning is often caused by the sun shining through dust particles carried by a storm system.
Native Americans used to predict the weather based on their observations of the sky, nature and animals. Some of these methods are used as proverbs such as: "Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning", "Clear Moon, frost soon" and "Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning".
The phrase "rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning" is a weather folklore saying that warns of potential bad weather, such as storms, that may be incoming later in the day. It's based on the idea that rainbows are often seen in the morning due to the angle of the sunlight, which can be a precursor to unsettled weather.
A storm warning for boaters is typically indicated by the color red. This signals that severe weather conditions are expected and that boaters should seek shelter immediately.
While there are no specific colors of the sky that are associated with typhoons, this old folk saying is generally accurate; "Red sky at night, sailors' delight Red sky at morning, sailors take warning!"