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Several different factors make the sky grey on rainy days. Mostly it has to do with the clouds, the height of the clouds and their thickness makes the sky look grey.

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The rotation of the Earth makes the stars appear to move in the sky.


Why does ocean water change its color from day to day?

The ocean water appear blue because it reflects the light from the blue sky. Also note: -Water itself is transparent -When the sky is not blue (Night, overcast sky), the water is not blue. -Some water seems green. This is usually due to algae at the bottom which actually cleans the water (which isn't what you'd expect from green water)


Does light reflect off of clouds?

Of course. The reason clouds appear white is that the vapor droplets in them are reflecting the full range of spectral emissions, which appears as white light. The sky is blue because smaller Oxygen and Nitrogen atoms selectively scatter blue light. When the weather is "fair" the white clouds will be distinct against the blue sky, but as there is more moisture in the air, there will be more white light reflected and the sky will "wash out."


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When it rains y does the sky turn grey?

When it rains, clouds form in the sky due to the moisture in the air condensing. These clouds appear gray because they block sunlight from passing through, causing the sky to appear darker. This gray appearance is a result of the clouds' thickness and the way they scatter and absorb sunlight.


Why does leo appear in different areas of the sky throughout the year?

the sun revolves around earth


When was Bleed the Grey Sky Black created?

Bleed the Grey Sky Black was created on 2006-10-10.


When was Under a Pale Grey Sky created?

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Why is the air yellow?

The air can appear yellow due to pollution, such as smog or haze, which can cause the scattering of sunlight and give the sky a yellowish tint. This is often seen in areas with high levels of air pollution from sources like vehicle emissions and industrial activities.


What colours make up the sky?

The sky is actually black but the reflections of sunlight on the sea causes it to appear blue. There are also other causes of the sky colouration. Dust in the upper atmosphere can make it turn red or purple. The last few seconds of the sunset when passing through the waves of the ocean can make it appear green. A grey sky can be from storm clouds. A white sky can be ice in the upper atmosphere.


Why are some oceans blue and others grey?

The ocean, or the water in the ocean, is actually colorless. They reflect the color of the sky above them so a blue ocean means the sky is mostly blue while a grey ocean means that the sky is grey or cloudy.


When was Best I Ever Had - Grey Sky Morning - created?

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What Clouds that look like grey sheets are covering the sky?

The grey sheet-like clouds covering the sky are likely stratus clouds. Stratus clouds are low-level clouds that appear as a uniform layer often bringing overcast conditions and sometimes light precipitation.


What color would the sky be if it were to be cloudy?

depends on what kind of clouds, if it were white clouds the sky would be white. if it were grey clouds it would be grey


Is the sea blue or is it the reflection of the sea?

The sea is blue because it reflects of the sky so when the sky is blue the sea is blue and when the sky is grey the sea is grey. hope this helped ashley


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