Fact Fly: Why is the Sky Blue?
Fact Fly: Why is the Sky Blue?  
Podcast: The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids
Published On: Thu Dec 11 2025
Description: Why is the sky bright blue during the day — and orange, pink, or purple at sunset? Join Lauren and the always-curious Fact Fly as they explore the science of sunlight, color, and Rayleigh scattering in this fun, kid-friendly STEM adventure. With humor, vivid imagery, and easy explanations, listeners discover how light interacts with Earth’s atmosphere, why blue gets scattered most, and what makes sunsets so colorful. Perfect for curious kids, young scientists, and anyone who has ever looked up and wondered “why?”