In the case of Mars, its more of a local phenomenon; dust particles and not atmospheric composition which dominate scattering in Mars. ... This is why the sky appears blue, since so much of the blue light is scattered. When the Sun is low in the sky, it's light has to travel a long path through the atmosphere to reach you.

What color is sunset on Mars and why?

But what colors appear when the sun sets on other planets in the solar system? The answer depends on the planet. On Mars, the sun comes and goes with a blue glow. On Uranus, the sunset sky transitions from blue to turquoise, according to NASA.

Does Mars have blue sky?

The sky of Mars near the Sun appears blue, while the sky far away from the Sun appears red. The disk of the Sun appears mostly white, with a slight bluish tinge. ... The dust in the atmosphere, like dust in a sandstorm here on Earth, absorbs blue light, which gives the sky a primarily red color.