During the day, the sun appears yellow in the sky. but as sunset approaches, the sun appears to change color. this can be explained by the a) absorption of yellow wavelengths on earth and the reflection of red into the atmosphere. b) change in water color on earth that is then reflected into the sky as red and orange hues. c) scattering of light due to particulates in the atmosphere sending mostly red and orange wavelengths back to our eyes. d) refraction of white light into only two color bands, red and orange and the reflection of those colors into the atmosphere. submit