Ever wonder why the sky is blue, vs. say red, orange or purple? An effect called Rayleigh Scattering is part of the reason we ...
It might seem like a simple question. But the science behind a blue sky isn't that easy. For starters, it involves something ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why is the sky blue? – Mariana A-E., age 11, ...
It was around 1870 when the British physicist John William Strutt, better known as Lord Rayleigh, first found an explanation ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...
Multiple Scattering Directions – Scattered blue light reaches our eyes from all directions, making the sky appear blue. Sunset and Sunrise Effect – During sunrise and sunset, sunlight passes through ...