NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom – A rainbow may appear as though it is a half circle, with the middle showcasing its colors across a blue landscape of the sky. However, this common weather phenomenon ...

In theory, every rainbow is actually a full circle. The central point of a rainbow is opposite the sun’s position in the sky. More of the rainbow’s circle becomes visible as the sun approaches the ...

A rainbow is caused by sunlight and atmospheric conditions. Light enters a water droplet, slowing down and bending as it goes from air to denser water. The light reflects off the inside of the droplet ...

Skydivers over the British countryside captured the rare full-circle shape of a rainbow while free-falling thousands of feet. Instructor Jan Zackl said, “We spent pretty much the whole flight down ...

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