What Makes a Sunset Look So Extraordinary?

Imagine sunlight as tiny balls bouncing through the sky. When the sun is low, those balls have to travel farther through the air before reaching your eyes. That makes them change color, like a rainbow in the sky! The sky turns red or orange because the light gets scattered by all the little bits of air and dust around us.

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A red balloon looks red because it reflects red light and absorbs other colors.
When you walk through a dusty room, the light becomes hazy, like a real-life sunset.
The sky turns orange during sunset, just like your favorite fruit.

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