Why does the sky appear dark instead of blue to an astronaut?

  • A
    Due to the absence of scattering of light in space.
  • B
    Due to the presence of high-intensity radiation.
  • C
    Due to the reflection of light from the moon.
  • D
    Due to the absorption of light by the spacecraft.

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