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Hi all, can anyone help me understand in which direction skylight would be polarized at sunset, if the sunset was the in the West? I understand Rayleigh scattering, I'm just not sure about this concept.
cesiumfrog said:I'm not sure of the mechanism, but if your sunglasses are polarised, you need only tilt your head to observe that the light from the sky is also largely polarised.
cesiumfrog said:I'm not sure of the mechanism, but if your sunglasses are polarised, you need only tilt your head to observe that the light from the sky is also largely polarised.
"Polarization of Skylight" refers to the phenomenon of the sky appearing to have different colors and brightness levels when viewed from different angles. This is caused by the scattering of sunlight by particles in the Earth's atmosphere, which causes the light to become polarized.
The "Polarization of Skylight" is caused by the scattering of sunlight by particles in the Earth's atmosphere. These particles, such as dust, water droplets, and gas molecules, scatter light in different directions, resulting in the polarized appearance of the sky.
The "Polarization of Skylight" affects our perception of the sky by causing it to appear different colors and brightness levels when viewed from different angles. This can also affect the way we see other objects in the sky, such as the sun and clouds.
Studying the "Polarization of Skylight" is important for understanding various atmospheric processes, such as cloud formation and climate change. It can also have practical applications in fields such as navigation and remote sensing.
"Polarization of Skylight" is measured and studied using instruments such as polarimeters, which can measure the degree and angle of polarization of light. Scientists also use mathematical models and simulations to better understand and predict the effects of polarized light in the atmosphere.