Which feature of Neptune is most responsible for its blue color?

A. auroral activity due to its strong magnetic field
B. large oceans covering most of the surface
C. methane in its atmosphere
D. excess energy emitted by the interior
E. winds blowing at speeds almost that of sound


Ans: C. methane in its atmosphere

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