Have you ever thought of the sun as an artist, and each day it gifts us a different canvas filled with colors that transform our sky and our world? The white light of the sun, when interacting with the atmosphere of our planet, breaks down into a spectacle of colors that evolves throughout the day.
A great example that we miss by not taking a moment to look up on a sunny day is the blue sky. How does this happen? This occurs because our atmosphere scatters the shorter wavelengths of light, the blues and violets, more than the reds and oranges. Our eyes are particularly sensitive to blue, which is why it is the predominant color in our perception of the daytime sky.
As the sun begins to set or is about to rise, we encounter the reddish and orange tones of sunrises and sunsets. At these times, the sun is lower in the sky and its light must travel through more atmosphere to reach us, which intensifies the scattering of the longer wavelengths, giving us those dreamy skies.
Now, have you ever wondered how the colors of objects around us originate? The colors we see depend on the wavelengths that objects reflect or absorb. For example, leaves are green because they reflect the wavelengths corresponding to green and absorb the others.
The sun, our celestial painter, bathes everything we touch, see, and feel with a palette of vibrant colors. Every time you look up at the sky, remember the incredible science behind the colors that so amaze us.
Now, I would love to hear from you. Have you ever had a special moment under the sky painted by the sun? A sunrise or sunset that you simply cannot forget? Share your stories and experiences in the comments below. Let’s celebrate together the beauty of the world around us!
Written with love for nature and a deep appreciation for the small moments of beauty,
Jeydi Cruz: Dreamer and passionate lover of decoration.
