Curious Kids Ask How the Sun Makes Colors at Sunsets and Sunrises
Curious Kids is a fantastic series for kids of all ages and is one of our favorite places to visit when we’re looking for a bit of a reset. From The Conversation:
How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7, Mount Gambier, South Australia
We love watching all the pretty colours of sunsets and sunrises. But why does this happen, when most of the time the sky is just blue?
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