2006-09-23 17:21:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
"Red sky at night, sailors delight.
When we see a red sky at night, this means that the setting sun is sending its light through a high concentration of dust particles. This usually indicates high pressure and stable air coming in from the west. Basically good weather will follow.
Red sky in morning, sailor’s warning.
A red sunrise reflects the dust particles of a system that has just passed from the west. This indicates that a storm system may be moving to the east. If the morning sky is a deep fiery red, it means a high water content in the atmosphere. So, rain is on its way."
2006-09-23 19:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the refraction of light...as the sun gets lower in the sky the angle that the light hits the atmosphere, coupled with moisture in the air, causes it to look red. Hopefully someone out there can give a more detailed escription
2006-09-24 00:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by bksavs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the sun is setting the light hits the atmosphere at a grazing angle relative to you. The red light, (longer wavelength) is bent more downward towards you than the blue (shorter wavelength) , so you see more of it.
2006-09-24 00:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by YeahWellYouKnowHowItIs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you tell me why my grass is purple i will tell you why the sky is red
2006-09-24 01:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean during sunset?It is because of the sun.
2006-09-24 01:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol maybe bc tha sun is settin lol. or a strom just happend.
2006-09-24 00:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor lol
2006-09-24 00:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cause you've been crying
2006-09-24 00:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Eddy G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was blue.
2006-09-24 00:28:48 · answer #9 · answered by Frogface53 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shush up
2006-09-24 01:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by itz_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋