When we look up at the night sky, we mostly see darkness sprinkled with stars. But if you could combine all the light in the universe and average it out — what colour would it be? Surprisingly, scientists say the color of the universe is a pale beige-white, nicknamed “cosmic latte.” “It’s the average color…

When you look at the Moon from Earth, it might appear white, gray, yellow, or even orange depending on the night. But what is the Moon’s actual color? In reality, the Moon is mostly gray — more specifically, a dark, dusty gray made up of volcanic rock, fine dust, and crushed minerals. “The Moon’s surface…

We’ve all looked up and seen a beautiful blue sky — but have you ever wondered why it’s blue? And is it always blue? Let’s break it down. ☀️ Why the Sky Looks Blue The sky appears blue due to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. Sunlight is made of all colors, but as it passes…

Most of us think water is colorless because it looks clear in a glass. But if you’ve ever been to a deep lake or the middle of the ocean, you might notice the water appears blue or turquoise. So, what’s the actual color of water? According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the true color…

When we look up at the sky, the Sun often appears yellow, orange, or even red depending on the time of day. But have you ever wondered — what is the Sun’s actual colour? According to NASA and multiple astronomical studies, the true colour of the Sun is white. “The Sun emits all colors of…