Why the sky is blue
and sunsets orange —
Rayleigh scattering,
explained for a
curious teenager.
One analogy, no math.

Why the Sky Is Blue, Explained Simply

A question every kid asks, answered properly this time.

Prompt

Explain why the sky is blue and sunsets are orange, using Rayleigh scattering, but keep it at a level a curious teenager could follow. Use one analogy and no equations.