Which of these statements accurately describes natural lighting conditions?

Question

A. Midday sunlight is white; late day sunlight has more yellow in it
B. Late day sunlight is white; midday sunlight has more yellow in it
C. Midday sunlight is white; late day sunlight has more blue in it
D. Late day sunlight is white; midday sunlight has more blue in it

Answer 1

The accurate statement that describes natural lighting conditions is:

A. Midday sunlight is white; late day sunlight has more yellow in it.

Midday sunlight appears more neutral or white because the sun is high in the sky and its light travels through less atmosphere, while during late day (sunrise and sunset), the sunlight has to pass through more atmosphere, filtering out more blue light and resulting in a yellow or golden hue.