Red sky at morning

This article is about the saying. For other uses, see Red sky at morning (disambiguation).
Red sky at morning, during sunrise
Further information: Weather lore § Red sky at night

The common phrase "red sky at morning" is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated with variants by mariners[1] and others:

Red sky at night, sailors' delight.
Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.[2][3][4]

The concept is over two thousand years old and is cited in the New Testament as established wisdom that prevailed among the Jews of the 1st century AD by Jesus in Matthew 16:2-3.

  1. ^ Kentucky Weather, by Jerry D. Hill, 2005, p.139, web: Books-Google-ikC
  2. ^ "GuideLines – Buoy & Marker Messages", Paddling.net, 2009, PN-297
  3. ^ "Weathervanes and Weather Wisdom – Weather Station Channel", www.usedweatherstation.com, 2009, UsedWeath-6300
  4. ^ The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook, Shelley Johnson, 2001, p.171, Books-Google-IC