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Can rainbows occur in the winter?

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Yes they can. I live in Canada and it is winter time. I have seen about 5 rainbows in the last 3 weeks, and the sky is always clear or cloudy, no rain or snow. From what I have found online they are quite rare but they seem to be occurring a lot here this year. Must be a sign from God.

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because rainbows happen when rain water breaks up the light of the sun but if it is not sunny there is no light for the water to break up

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Rainbows are seen in rainy season.

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