Why are there so many colors in a sunset?

One of the most beautiful things on Earth is a sunset, wouldn’t you agree? But what exactly is creating this rainbow of different colors? We asked physics and astronomy teacher Darik Velez to help us find the answer. 

One of the most beautiful things on Earth is a sunset, wouldn’t you agree? But what exactly is creating this rainbow of different colors? We asked physics and astronomy teacher Darik Velez to help us find the answer. 
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Why are there so many colors in a sunset? 

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