Weather Things: Physics of Optics

The video explores meteorology's reliance on observation, focusing on how light interacts with atmospheric particles to create various sky and cloud colors. It discusses phenomena like reflection, refraction, and scattering, and how these affect the appearance of the sky. The impact of light pollution and aerosols on visibility and sky color is also covered. Additionally, the video explains how cloud interactions with light create phenomena like crepuscular rays and silver linings. Finally, it touches on how sunset colors can predict weather changes.

What is the significance of observation in meteorology?

How does light interact with particles in the air to affect sky color?

Explain the process of refraction and its effect on light.

Describe how city lights can influence the color of the sky at night.

How do aerosols affect the visibility and color of the sky?

What are crepuscular rays and how do they form?

What does the phrase 'red sky at night, sailors delight' imply about weather patterns?