What causes the blue appearance of the planet Uranus?
A) Uranus' atmosphere contains methane that strongly absorbs red colors from the sunlight.
B) The planet is covered by an ocean of water.
C) The planet is very cold.
D) The composition of Uranus' atmosphere is the same as Earth's atmosphere that makes the sky blue.

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Uranus appears blue because its atmosphere contains methane, which absorbs red light from the sunlight and reflects blue light, giving the planet its blue appearance.

What Causes the Blue Appearance of the Planet Uranus