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I caught this picture of an unusual double rainbow yesterday after a shower near the zoobie brush shelter here:
Haha no.russ_watters said:Two rainclouds.
I stand corrected. I guess that should be obvious since they are always concentric...DaveC426913 said:Haha no.
A double rainbow occurs when sunlight is reflected twice inside a raindrop, creating a secondary rainbow at a wider angle from the primary rainbow. This is due to the different angles at which the sunlight enters and exits the raindrop.
The location of the double rainbow at Zoobie Brush Shelter is considered unusual because it is uncommon to see a double rainbow in the presence of a shelter or man-made structure. This adds an interesting and unique element to the phenomenon.
A double rainbow can last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on the weather conditions and the position of the sun. However, the most vibrant colors are usually visible for only a few minutes.
No, a double rainbow is only visible from certain angles. The best angle to view a double rainbow is from the side, with the sun behind you. From other angles, the secondary rainbow may be too faint to see.
The appearance of a double rainbow can be affected by the size of the raindrops, the amount of sunlight, and the overall weather conditions. The colors and intensity of the rainbow may also vary depending on the amount of water in the air and the angle of the sun.