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George McGovern

(11,694 posts) Sun Mar 15, 2026, 11:39 AM 6 hrs ago

Sky before the sunrise this morning.

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Sky before the sunrise this morning. (Original Post) George McGovern 6 hrs ago OP

I find the graduation of colors from white to blue so interesting. I imagine colors depend on LoisB 6 hrs ago #1

You're welcome Lois. And you're correct. According to google George McGovern 4 hrs ago #3

Thank you. If I ever knew that, I would have forgotten by now. LoisB 4 hrs ago #4

Found this online "I remember the good old days when I could remember things." George McGovern 4 hrs ago #6

Yep, me too. LoisB 3 hrs ago #7

O, what a beautiful morning 🎼🎻🎹 Deuxcents 5 hrs ago #2

You have great taste in music Deuxcents! Thank You! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #5

👋 Deuxcents 2 hrs ago #8

LoisB

(12,877 posts)

1. I find the graduation of colors from white to blue so interesting. I imagine colors depend on

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 11:58 AM

6 hrs ago

where the sun is? I love the sunrise (and sunset) through the trees. Thank you for another beautiful photograph.

George McGovern

(11,694 posts)

3. You're welcome Lois. And you're correct. According to google

Reply to LoisB (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 01:16 PM

4 hrs ago

"Sunrise colors depend primarily on the scattering of sunlight by atmospheric particles. Because the sun is low on the horizon, sunlight travels through more atmosphere, scattering blue/violet light away and allowing longer wavelengths—reds, oranges, and yellows—to reach our eyes."

Thank You!