The reddish appearance of the Sun near the horizon is mainly due to

Options

  • A. Scattering of shorter wavelengths
  • B. Reflection from the oceans
  • C. Total internal reflection
  • D. Dispersion by raindrops
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Scattering of shorter wavelengths

Detailed Explanation

Near the horizon, sunlight travels through a longer atmospheric path, causing greater scattering of shorter wavelengths and leaving more red light to reach the observer.