Why The Sun Is Fiery Red During The Sunset?

"Exploring the fascinating phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering and other factors that affect the hues of the sky and sun."

In response to

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Image source - Reena Saxena

Amidst the day, when sun is high,

The sky appears in shades of blue,

But why does it turn red in evening sky?

Lord Rayleigh's law has the clue.

The air molecules that fill the space,

Are much smaller than sun's rays,

When light scatters, it's their grace,

That paints the sky in various ways.

Shorter wavelengths like blue and violet,

Are scattered more than those of red,

So we see blue when we look at it,

And forget about the sky's other threads.

As sun descends and approaches the earth,

Its light must pass through more of air's girth,

Hence it scatters more, and colors shift,

Less blue and more red, the sky's drift.

The atmosphere's elements play a role,

In influencing what we see,

Mie and Raman scattering change the whole,

Creating effects like halos and glee.

Seasons, location, and time of day,

All alter the sun and sky's hue,

Diverse and beautiful in every way,

Nature shows us colors anew.

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