adj. having a lot of light
On a clear day, the sky looks bright blue.
direct
adj. going in a straight line toward something or someone
During the day, when sunlight is more direct, blue waves are absorbed by particles and quickly reflected in all directions.
farther
adv. at a more distant place
In the evening, sunlight is less direct, so light waves have to travel farther through the atmosphere to reach our eyes.
atmosphere
n. the layer of air surrounding Earth
In the evening... light waves have to travel farther through the atmosphere to reach our eyes.
sunset
n. the time when the sun goes down
This lets the longer yellow and red light waves pass through, creating a yellowish-red sunset.
numerous
adj. existing in large numbers
The atmosphere over oceans contains numerous salt particles.
beach
n. an area covered with sand next to an ocean
That is how beautiful sunsets at the beach are formed.
early
adj. happening near the beginning of a period of time
However, in the early evening, it appears red and orange.
differ
v. to be unlike or not similar
It differs by the time of day, your location, and the weather.
location
n. a place or position
It differs by the time of day, your location, and the weather.
clear
adj. easy to perceive
The blue color you see on a clear day is caused by the sun’s blue light waves coming through the air.
mix
n. a combination of different kinds of things
The air is a mix of small gas particles and other, bigger particles like dust, ash, and salt from oceans.
particle
n. a very small piece of something
The air is a mix of small gas particles and other, bigger particles like dust, ash, and salt from oceans.
ash
n. the soft gray powder that is left after something is burned
The air is a mix of small gas particles and other, bigger particles like dust, ash, and salt from oceans.
absorb
v. to take in
Particles absorb and reflect some light waves more than others.