Sunlit Sky and Dark Sky
Sunlight makes the sky blue on the side of Earth it lights. On the dark side, the sky is black and full of stars.
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Examples
- When the sun is up, the sky above you is blue.
- At night, the sky is dark and you can see stars.
Key takeaways
- Sunlight makes the sky look blue.
- The dark side of Earth has a black sky with stars.
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