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This is because the light is travelling horizontally through the atmosphere, so we see it through a longer distance of air. The atmosphere and the dust it contains tend to scatter and absorb light at the blue end of the spectrum, leaving more red. This is why volcanic eruptions can cause even redder sunsets globally.

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During which season does the sun appear highest in the sky and during which season does the sun sppear low in the sky?

Late spring, summer and early fall the sun appears high in the sky, late fall, winter and early spring, it appears to be low in the sky. this is caused by earth's tilting when orbiting around the sun and rotating on it's axis.


To an astronaut in a space craft the sky appears to be?

To an astronaut in a space craft, the sky appears to be black.


Why do you perceive the sky as blue instead of red?

The sky appears blue due to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. When sunlight enters Earth's atmosphere, it collides with air molecules, scattering shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue, more than the longer wavelengths like red. As a result, when we look up during the day, we see the scattered blue light dominating the sky. In contrast, during sunrise and sunset, the sun's light passes through a thicker layer of atmosphere, scattering away the shorter wavelengths and allowing the longer red wavelengths to become more prominent.


When did sky become red ranger in powerrangers spd?

Jack gave Sky his Morpher in "Reflection, Part 2" in order for him to morph into the Red S.P.D. Power Ranger. During "Endings, Part 2" Commander Anubis "Doggie" Cruger promites Sky Tate to the Red Ranger position due to Jack Landors retiring from his Red Ranger post.


When is the big dipper visible in Ontario Canada?

The Big Dipper is visible in Ontario, Canada, throughout the year, but its prominence varies by season. It is most easily seen in the evening during spring and summer months, particularly from April to August. During these months, it appears high in the northern sky. In fall and winter, it is still visible, but it rises later in the evening and may be lower in the sky.

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Is the sky red during a sunset?

No, the sky appears red during a sunset due to the scattering of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere, creating a red hue.


The Moon appears larger in the sky during?

The Moon appears larger in the sky during


To an astronaut in a spacecraft the sky appears to be of which colour?

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Does Mars look red in the sky?

Yes, Mars appears red in the sky due to the iron oxide, or rust, on its surface.


Why is the sky red during a bushfire?

the sky is red during a bushfire due to the fire making the smoke red.


Why is the sky red during a sunset?

The sky appears red during a sunset because of the way sunlight is scattered by particles in the Earth's atmosphere. When the sun is low on the horizon, its light has to pass through more of the atmosphere, which scatters shorter wavelengths like blue and green light, leaving behind longer wavelengths like red and orange to color the sky.


When do The Moon appears larger in the sky during?

perigee


Why is the sky yellow during a sunset?

During a sunset, the sky appears yellow because of the way sunlight is scattered by particles in the Earth's atmosphere. The shorter blue and green wavelengths are scattered away, leaving the longer red and yellow wavelengths to dominate the sky's color.


What colour is the sky when viewed from Mars?

The sky on Mars appears pinkish-red during the day due to the presence of iron oxide dust in the atmosphere. At sunrise and sunset, the sky takes on a blue color as the sunlight scatters differently at these angles.


Why is the sky so yellow during a sunset?

During a sunset, the sky appears yellow because of the way sunlight is scattered by particles and gases in the Earth's atmosphere. This scattering causes shorter blue and green wavelengths of light to be dispersed, leaving longer red and yellow wavelengths to dominate the sky's color.


Betelgeuse appears red in the sky Rigel appears very white Which one is hotter?

Rigel is much hotter. Red is the lowest temp. blue and white are the hottest


What causes the sky to be red and orange?

When you look at the sun when it is high in the sky, it appears almost completely white. When it appears nearer to the horizon, the light passes through more atmosphere before reaching your eye, so there are more molecules able to absorb and scatter the light. Blue wavelengths are reflected by these molecules most readily. and the deep orange/red wavelengths do not, so they are free to hit your eye.