• Question: why is the sky blue arthur???????

    Asked by sheiladaslayaa to Arthur, Anne on 22 Jun 2015. This question was also asked by sheilaadaslayaa.
    • Photo: Arthur Wilkinson

      Arthur Wilkinson answered on 22 Jun 2015:

      Because the molecules (and dust) in the atmosphere scatter the white light coming from the sun (which contains red, orange, yellow, green and blue light). But blue light is scattered the most which is why the sky appears blue.

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