2007-09-27 12:55:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Because particles in the atmosphere scatter light in a process called Rayleigh scattering that has strength proportional to the frequency. Therefore the highest frequency light from the sun (the blue light) is scattered the most through the sky. That is what we see.
2007-09-27 13:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by zealotus_1 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh zealotus was paying attention during Physics class. He nailed that perfectly. give the kid the 10 points. he deserves it. Accurate and succinct. He should go into teaching.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-09-27 20:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everything is blue through these eyes on this planet.LoL (I hope the NYPD has a sense of humour)
2007-09-27 23:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because I like it that way.
2007-09-27 20:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by Astro 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋