Have you ever noticed the blue skies in Denver, Colorado? Our state capital has some of the bluest skies in the nation and they’re strikingly beautiful. Have you ever wondered why the sky in Denver is so brilliant and spectacular? There’s actually a scientific explanation for it! Read on to learn more, and then you can go impress your friends with your new knowledge on this topic.

The blue skies in Denver are absolutely amazing. They impress me on the regular and many who visit this area comment on their immense beauty, even on semi cloudy days.
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Believe it or not, our skies in Denver are actually bluer than the sky in other places, and there's a scientific explanation for that.
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The reason for our blue skies is two-fold.
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First, the fact that we are a high-elevation city plays a part.
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The reason the sky is blue in general is due to the scattering of air molecules in the atmosphere. This is more notable the higher you are.
Secondly, the lack of moisture in the air in Denver is another factor that makes the sky bluer than it is in other places.
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We're so lucky to be able to experience these incredible blue skies in our state's biggest city. Get out there and enjoy the beauty of Denver any time you can!
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Denver’s blue skies are one of the many things that makes the Mile High City great. There are so many wonderful and notable things about Denver, Colorado – and our blue skies are certainly on the list!

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