Why Can’t We See the Stars in Daytime?
Why Can’t We See the Stars in Daytime? The stars shine all the time, day and night. We do not see them in daytime because of the glare of sunlight. The sun’s...
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Why Does the Sun Look Red at Sunset?
Why Does the Sun Look Red at Sunset? Sunlight, before it reaches our eyes, must pass through the Earth’s atmosphere. The dust and water particles in the air...
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Why Is It Hotter in Summer than in Winter?
Why Is It Hotter in Summer than in Winter? During the summer, the sun shines most directly on the earth, bringing more heat. The earth tilts, or tips, a little to one...
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What Are the Dark Spots on the Moon?
The dark spots we see on the moon are really the moon’s large flat plains. The moon’s rugged surface is covered with mountains, craters, and great lava...
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How Does the Sun Tan My Skin?
How Does the Sun Tan My Skin? Sunlight tans, or darkens, your skin by causing the skin to produce extra amounts of a skin coloring pigment called “melanin.”...
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