Book 7, Question 115 · Video
Why Does the Sky Look Purple Before a Storm?
Sometimes the sky turns a moody purple before wild weather arrives. Thick storm clouds and tiny bits in the air scatter and soak up sunlight in odd ways. That mixes unusual colors,
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Intro
Hey there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why does the sky look purple before a storm?
The Big Idea
Sometimes the sky turns a moody purple before wild weather arrives. Thick storm clouds and tiny bits in the air scatter and soak up sunlight in odd ways. That mixes unusual colors, including purplish tones, and that is why the sky can look purple!
Sunlight Mixes
Step one: sunlight is a mix. Sunlight looks white, but it hides every color of the rainbow. The air and clouds can pull those colors apart.
Clouds Filter
Step two: thick clouds filter the light. A tall storm cloud is full of water drops and ice, and it blocks a lot of the light. Some colors get scattered away, while others sneak through.
Odd Colors Show
Step three: odd colors show up. Near sunset, red light mixes with the blue light scattered by the storm. Together they can make purplish or even greenish skies.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look at a stormy sky! Sunlight shines in, carrying every color. A thick cloud scatters and blocks some of the light. Leftover blues and reds mix into purple. Strange storm light is a signal to go indoors. A moody purple sky is pretty, but it deserves respect.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Sunlight holds all the colors of the rainbow. Tall storm clouds can block a lot of sunlight. Storm skies can look purple, gray, or even green. Strange storm light means it is time to go inside.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Let's be safe sky watchers. Watch the sky color from a window or doorway. Notice where the Sun is, since low light makes redder colors. If you hear thunder, head inside with a grown-up. Write what colors you saw, and what the weather did next.
Outro
Moody skies are light playing tricks, so stay safe and keep looking up. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!