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Yes, but those circles are only observable from above under certain circumstances. Rainbows are the result of the refraction and reflection of light through droplets of water in the air. And they do form complete circles. A ground based observer will see only the arc (or possibly two, if conditions are right), but an observer in an aircraft or on a really, really high tower could possibly see a complete circle if (again) conditions are right.
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What causes rainbows to bend?
Each droplet of rain is actually a sphere that refracts white light from the sun into all the different colors of the spectrum. Each visible color comes off at a different angle from each drop in the shape of a cone. The droplets directly in front of you are throwing cones of color all around you and you can't see them. As you reach a certain angle away from you, you catch the small part of each cone from millions of spheres and it the colors appear to form a circle. In a plane you can see rainbows in full circles. On the ground you lose half to the horizon. Also, this is why you can't find the gold at the end of the rainbow. Because it always depends on your position relative to the sun and the rain, it will always move as you move or disappear.
Are pots at the end of rainbows real?
sadly no. I spent about 30 minutes trying to get to the end of the rainbow... it is impossible. Also is saw it in a field and there was no pots so u have to get rich some other way!
Do rainbows have an end?
No. A rainbow is really a circle. You can only see part of it when you're on land, but if you happen to see one below you while you're in an airplane, you can often see the full circle.
Why do rainbows stay still in the wind?
Rainbows are really an effect of the light when the conditions are right. The different colours are all reflections bouncing off of the water droplets in the air. As they aren't solid, they will not be affected by the wind. If you want to try making one, switch on a hose in your yard with a spraying nozzle on the end. Stand with your back to the sun and spray water into the air in front of you and slightly to the side, and you will see a rainbow!
Where do rainbows end?
It ends in a very special place if you happen to go there send me a postcard..... OK~ so a rainbow ends at the top of mount pony ville and there you will find a magic unicorn who will grant u wishes be happy this is a once in a life time opportunity
When was Where Rainbows End created?
Where Rainbows End was created in 2004.
How many pages does Where Rainbows End have?
Where Rainbows End has 592 pages.
How many pages does Rainbows End have?
Rainbows End has 368 pages.
What year was rainbows end opened up?
1986 rainbows end opened
How many rides are at rainbows end New Zealand?
look on the rainbows end website
Who designed rainbows end?
All depends on what you mean, there are several interpretations of Rainbows End, you need to be more specific
What are the release dates for Rainbows End - 2010?
Rainbows End - 2010 was released on: USA: October 2010 (Austin Film Festival) (premiere)
What actors and actresses appeared in Rainbows End - 2012?
The cast of Rainbows End - 2012 includes: Lara Grice as Ilsa Caleb Tourres as Tiny Captive
When was rainbows end created?
Rainbow's End was created in 1979.
When did Walking in circles end?
Walking in circles ended in 2011.
Are there any monsters in the log flumes ride at Rainbows end?
Yes towards the end.
What do people notice about rainbows?
Some things people notice about rainbows are the different colors, size, its location, and where it appears to start and end.
