Can you paint with the sky's palette?

Observing the sky helps you notice fine details in nature. It trains your eyes to see subtle shifts in color.

Go outside at sunset. Try to count how many distinct shades of orange, pink, and red you can spot before the light fades.

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Air molecules scatter short blue light waves in all directions, making the daytime sky look blue.

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At sunset, sunlight must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere to reach our eyes.

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Tiny particles of dust and pollution scatter additional light, making sunsets look more intensely...