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  • It's AumSum Time

  • Why are sunsets red?

  • Because sunsets are romantic.

  • No.

  • It is basically because of scattering of light in the atmosphere.

  • Our atmosphere is primarily composed of tiny nitrogen and oxygen particles.

  • Now usually, when sunlight comprising of seven colors passes through the atmosphere.

  • It hits the nitrogen and oxygen particles.

  • These particles scatter blue and violet light more as compared to red.

  • Orange and other colored lights.

  • Hence, mostly bluish light enters our eyes, thus making the sky to usually appear blue.

  • However, during sunset.

  • The sunlight must pass through a greater distance in the earth's atmosphere.

  • Causing it to pass through more particles.

  • As a result, most of the blue and violet light get scattered before they reach our eyes.

  • Due to this, the less scattered light like red or orange reaches our eyes.

  • Making the sunset appear red.

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