Question

What are the colours of the Sun observed most during sunrise/sunset and noon?

• A. white and red
• B. reddish and orange
• C. yellow and reddish
• D. orange and blue

Answer 1

The correct option is B reddish and orange

During sunrise and sunset the sun rays have to pass through a larger distance and also a greater thickness of air since it is low in the sky. At these positions, the sky looks orange-red colour because photons of red and orange light are least scattered through the atmosphere and are able to reach our eyes.