Why does Earth look blue from outer space?Earth looks blue from outer space because about two-thirds of the planet is covered with water. In fact, Earth is called the “Blue Planet” for this reason. (In reality, the oceans aren’t blue; they only appear that way because the water reflects the color of the sky overhead—which also appears to us as blue, due to refraction of light.) |
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