Neptune and Uranus have a bluish tint because:
A)at their distances, the Sun appears blue, the red absorbed by dust in the ecliptic.
B)they are far away and distance makes objects appear bluish.
C)their atmospheres contain methane, which absorbs red light.
D)their atmospheres contain hydrogen and helium.
E)ammonia ice reflects blue light better than any other color.

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The bluish tint of Neptune and Uranus is due to the presence of methane in their atmospheres, which absorbs red light and reflects blue light. Neptune and Uranus have high concentrations of methane in their atmosphere which absorb red light and leave behind a blue tint.

Neptune and Uranus Have a Bluish Tint Because