Name: Seth H Katz
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Question:
Why is the sky sometimes red at night and is this similar to a blue sky
during the day?
Replies:
No, the red sky you see at dusk is the result of dust and smoke particles in
the air which absorb blue light but allow red light to pass through. In a
way, it is similar, since the blue sky you see during the day is the result
of the water in the air absorbing RED light and allowing BLUE light to pass
through.
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