From: Why Is the Sky Blue but Sunsets Are Red?

Want to see the most vivid sunsets?

Sunsets tend to be brighter and redder when there’s some dust or pollution in the air. That’s why sometimes after a dry, dusty day or volcanic eruptions, sunsets become extra colorful.

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Plan to watch sunsets on days after a dry spell or when the air is a bit hazy for stunning views.

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The sky appears blue because blue light is scattered more than other colors by the tiny gas molec...

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The same scattering process causes both the blue daytime sky and the red sunsets; the difference ...

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Sunsets look red because the sunlight travels through more atmosphere, scattering away blue light...

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Why Is the Sky Blue but Sunsets Are Red?

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