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Red-Sky-at-Morning-II.mp3
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Red-Sky-at-Morning-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.
Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.
[Verse 1]
When I woke up this morning
I found it alarming
The reddest sky
I wonder why?
[Chorus]
Red sky at night
(Sailor’s delight)
Red sky at morning
(Sailors take warning)
[Bridge]
At dawn’s daylight
(A sky of red)
There’s no respite
(Bringing on the dread)
[Verse 2]
Heed the sign, take warning
Weather will be storming
Next of kin to mourning
Mother Nature’s informing
[Chorus]
Red sky at night
(Sailor’s delight)
Red sky at morning
(Sailors take warning)
[Bridge]
At dawn’s daylight
(A sky of red)
There’s no respite
(Bringing on the dread)
[Chorus]
Red sky at night
(Sailor’s delight)
Red sky at morning
(Sailors take warning)
[Outro]
Red sky at morning
(Sailors take warning)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.
The saying “Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.” has its roots in meteorology and atmospheric physics. It is based on the scattering of sunlight by atmospheric particles and the typical movement of weather systems.
Physics Behind the Phenomenon:
- Rayleigh Scattering:
- The Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter (blue) wavelengths of light more than longer (red) wavelengths.
- When the sun is low on the horizon (sunrise or sunset), sunlight passes through a thicker portion of the atmosphere, scattering away shorter wavelengths and allowing red and orange hues to dominate.
- Weather System Movement:
- In mid-latitude regions, weather systems generally move from west to east due to the prevailing westerly winds driven by the rotation of the Earth (Coriolis effect).
Interpretation of the Saying:
1. “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.”
- A red sky in the evening suggests that the setting sun is illuminating dust and moisture particles in the atmosphere to the west.
- This typically indicates stable, high-pressure conditions with clear skies and dry weather approaching.
- Therefore, sailors can expect calm weather the following day.
2. “Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.”
- If the sky is red in the morning, it means the rising sun is illuminating clouds and moisture to the west, suggesting that a storm system is approaching from the west.
- This often indicates low-pressure systems and worsening weather conditions, such as rain, storms, or strong winds.
Scientific Accuracy:
While the saying is not foolproof, it is generally accurate in regions where weather systems predominantly travel west to east, such as temperate zones. However, it may not hold true in tropical or polar regions where weather patterns differ.
In summary, the colors in the sky are influenced by atmospheric scattering and cloud composition, and their interpretation relies on the typical west-to-east movement of weather systems in mid-latitudes.