why is the sky blue? – Microbiology Zone

Question: why is the sky blue?
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Asked by Professor Rayyan to Lea, Aaron on 11 Nov 2017. This question was also asked by Zentorno.
- Aaron Brown answered on 11 Nov 2017:
  
  I’m not entirely sure, as this isn’t really my research area. But I think its something to do with the way sunlight is absorbed and reflected by the particles and molecules in the atmosphere. I think blue light is reflected towards the Earth’s surface.

Question: why is the sky blue?