At sunrise, the sky turns pink because the sunlight has to travel a longer path through Earth’s atmosphere. This makes the blue light scatter away, and the red and pink colors stay behind. It's like when you shine a flashlight through a glass of water, some colors go out, and others stay inside.
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- It’s like when you shine a light through a glass of water, some colors go out, others stay in.
- Imagine a flashlight shining through a foggy room, the light becomes more visible as it travels further.
- If your friend is wearing red and blue glasses and walks into a room with bright white lights, the red parts look brighter than the blue ones.
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See also
- What Causes a ‘Sunset’ and Why Does It Change Colors?
- What Causes the ‘Color’ of the Sky During Sunrise and Sunset?
- What Causes the Sky to Change Colors at Sunrise and Sunset?
- What Causes the ‘Twilight Zone’ in the Sky?
- What Causes the ‘Golden Hour’ and Why Is It So Magical?
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