On a clear, sunny day, the sky above us often glows a brilliant blue, a sight so commonplace that many of us rarely stop to question why. While this natural phenomenon might seem simple to explain, ...

You might think that explaining why the sky is blue would be kind of simple. But even a brief explanation of it requires a lot of science. The colors of everything you see are produced in different ...

On hearing the word sky, a blue sheet appears in front of the eyes. But have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? And when everything looks black from space, why does the sky look blue from the ...

ST. LOUIS – The sky is always changing colors—from a bright blue on a clear day, to red and orange sunrises or sunsets, or multiple colors of a rainbow—there’s a lot going on that we don’t always ...

This week, Morning Brief reader Collette wrote in to ask, "There may be blue sky, but what makes for a deeper blue in one area and a lighter blue in another?" Meteorologist Jonathan Belles: It all ...

There’s truly nothing like a pretty sunset. As the sun sets, the heavens above are like cotton candy: lighting up with a beautiful display of deep reds, vibrant oranges, and intense pinks. Simply put, ...