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Rainbows. By: Gus . What is a Rainbow?. A rainbow is a reflection of light through droplets in the earth’s atmosphere to create a beautiful arch. . Color Pattern. The five colors that you will always see are,(In Order) Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet. Secondary Rainbows.
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Rainbows By: Gus
What is a Rainbow? • A rainbow is a reflection of light through droplets in the earth’s atmosphere to create a beautiful arch.
Color Pattern • The five colors that you will always see are,(In Order) Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet.
Secondary Rainbows • Secondary rainbows are a double reflection in a drop of rain to create a double rainbow but in reverse order of color.(Twin Rainbow)
Location of Rainbows • Rainbows caused by sunlight will always appear in the sky directly opposite of the sun’s location.
Lunar Rainbow • A rainbow can be seen on bright moonlit nights. A rarely seen rainbow and has poor colors.
Observing Rainbows • A rainbow is not actually in any one location in the sky. The position depends on the location of yourself and the sun.