Question

Why does the sun appear red during mornings and evenings?

• A. Red is scattered the most.
• B. Red is scattered the least.
• C. Each colour is scattered except red.
• D. Only red is scattered.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Red is scattered the least.

• The atmospheric particles scatter the different colours of sunlight.
• Red light has a longer wavelength, which is scattered the least.
• The scattered red light reaches our eyes, making the sun appear red during mornings and evenings.