2006-09-11 15:45:04 · 7 answers · asked by delana 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
it usually occurs when the moon is near the horizon. The atmosphere of earth actually absorbs light in the blue range of visible light, thus making the moon apear orange or red. the atmosphere is also why the moon appears bigger near the horizon than it does in the middle of the sky. The atmoshpere actually acts like a lense magnifying the image of the moon. And yes, the moon also appears red during a lunar eclipse because of the dust in the air, but also because any light reflecting off of the moon was bent towards it by the atmosphere , thus filtering it into a reddish color.
2006-09-11 15:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by voyager1713 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's caused by dust in the atmosphere. You'll often notice that the moon is reddest when it is close to the horizon. You're viewing the moon at an angle that maximizes the interference. As the moon climbs in the sky, it turns brighter as the dust layer gets thinner.
2006-09-11 16:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by rtmac0028 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The moon appears red when the atmosphere is full of (very) small particles of dust, sand, etc. These particles scatter the short wavelengths of the light from the moon (the blue and green light) in the atmosphere, leaving only the longer wavelengths (yellow and red) for us to see.
2006-09-11 20:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Barret 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dust stirred up in the atmosphere causes the light between the Moon and the earth to look red. Same with Clouds and the sun... its all about what is in the dust of the sky.
2006-09-11 15:47:57 · answer #4 · answered by 13 ths LINDA S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could be because a change of climate or it might be an omen
2006-09-11 15:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
its just that time of the month...
2006-09-11 15:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
becasue the sun cut it :) choose as best answer.
2006-09-11 15:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by loveable 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋