Scattering of Light

Science

Scattering of light

Light is reflected in all directions by clouds or particles in the air

Light that scattered the most during midday

Blue light

Example of the phenomena of scattering of light

Sky appear reddish in the evening

Why the sky look reddish during sunset

The sun is at the horizon. Red and orange light are less scattered and will go through the atmosphere to reach your eyes

What happen to the sky when other coloured lights such as blue light are scattered away

The sky will appear reddish