Table of Contents (click to expand)How The Sun Gets Its ColorHow The Earth’s Atmosphere Distorts The Color Of SunlightColor Of The Sun In SpaceDoes The Color Of The Sun Really Matter? You’ve had the impression since childhood that the sun is yellow, whereas the real color of the sun is actually white. The reason the sun generally looks yellow is because the Earth’s atmosphere scatters other colors like blue, green, and violet more easily. On the other hand, colors like yellow, orange, and red are less easily scattered, giving the sun a yellowish appearance throughout the day and an orange … Continue reading What Is The Actual Color Of The Sun?