Question

why does the sky appear black to astronauts and why not white?

Answer 1

Answer:

To observe the color of the sky, the scattering of light is important which is only possible due to the presence of the atmosphere, and in space, there is no existence of atmosphere, therefore, the scattering of light doesn't occur. So , to an astronaut sky appears dark instead of blue.

Answer 2

Answer:

Space has no atmosphere. Hence, light rays from the sun are not scattered in the atmosphere. Due to this, the sky appears dark to an astronaut.

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