Category: Atmospheric Optics

The Chemistry of Blue Skies: Identifying the Key Chemicals Responsible for the Color of the Atmosphere

The sky is one of nature’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring sights. Its color, usually a deep blue, is the result of sunlight being scattered by the Earth’s atmosphere. But what exactly makes the sky appear blue? The answer lies in the chemical composition of the atmosphere. The role of nitrogen Nitrogen is the most abundant

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