WONDER #1282: What Makes the Moon Look Orange?

Question 1 of 3

The sphere of gases surrounding Earth is called its what?

1. halo
2. moonglow
3. atmosphere
4. gasosphere

Question 2 of 3

<p class=\"FreeForm\">The Moon is most likely to appear orange when it’s hanging where in the sky?</p>

1. high
2. low
3. middle
4. directly overhead

Question 3 of 3

<p class=\"FreeForm\">If the particles in the atmosphere scattered longer wavelengths instead of shorter wavelengths, then the Moon might appear what color when it’s close to the horizon?</p>

1. blue
2. orange
3. red
4. pink

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