Stars can appear in a range of colors, from red to blue. The color of a star is determined by its surface temperature.

Here's a breakdown:

* Red stars: These are the coolest stars, with surface temperatures around 3,500 degrees Celsius (6,332 degrees Fahrenheit).

* Orange stars: These are a bit warmer, with surface temperatures around 4,500 degrees Celsius (8,132 degrees Fahrenheit).

* Yellow stars: Our own Sun is a yellow star, with a surface temperature around 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).

* White stars: These stars are even hotter, with surface temperatures around 7,500 degrees Celsius (13,532 degrees Fahrenheit).

* Blue stars: The hottest stars are blue, with surface temperatures exceeding 10,000 degrees Celsius (18,032 degrees Fahrenheit).

So, while all stars emit light, the color of that light depends on the star's temperature, and that temperature varies greatly from star to star.