Video - True Colors: The White Sun

Did you know that the true color of the sun is actually white, not yellow as commonly believed? The sun emits light in all colors of the spectrum, but when the light reaches Earth's atmosphere, it is scattered by air molecules and particles, causing the blue and violet wavelengths to scatter more than the other colors, giving the sky its blue color. This scattering effect also makes the sun appear yellow to our eyes. So next time you look up at the sky, remember that the sun is actually a brilliant white star shining down on us. What a bright idea!