Why are Uranus and Neptune so blue?

A. The planets are very hot, so their blackbody spectra peak at blue wavelengths.
B. Hydrogen appears blue when it reflects sunlight.
C. Methane in their atmospheres absorb red light and reflect blue light.
D. They reflect blue light from their moons.


Answer: C

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