Though the Sun is classified as a yellow dwarf based on its spectral type and surface temperature, it actually emits light across a broad spectrum, appearing white when viewed from space. This broad emission includes all visible wavelengths, which combine to produce white light. The reason the sun is often described as yellow from Earth’s surface is mainly due to atmospheric scattering. During the day, shorter blue wavelengths scatter more in the atmosphere, primarily making the sky blue, which can result in the sun looking more yellow to our eyes, especially when it is lower on the horizon during sunrise or sunset. However, the true color of the sunlight in space, without atmospheric interference, is white because it includes a balanced mixture of all colors.