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Why do we see rainbows only when the sun is relatively low in the sky?
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∙ 9y ago
-- The rainbow you see is a part of a circle.
-- The center of the circle is on the line from the sun through your head.
-- The radius of the circle is 86 degrees.
-- The higher in the sky the sun is, the lower underground the center of the circle is,
and the less of the circle is above ground where you can see it.
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-- Also, in order to see a rainbow, the sun must be in clear sky, whereas there must be
water droplets in the air in the direction where you see any colors. The chances of a
setup like this are much better when the sun is low in the sky.
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∙ 8y ago
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Why do you sometimes see rainbows?
You sometimes see rainbows when it is raining and the sun is out.
Can dogs see rainbows?
Scientists say that dogs can only see in black and white.If it is true, then dogs can only see the rainbow's outlines but not the colour.
Why do you see bigger rainbows in the morning and evening?
Because the center of the raibow you see is on the line from the sun through your head. When the sun is low, the center of the rainbow is high, and you see more of it. When the sun is high, the center of the rainbow is low, and you see less of it.
Why can see rainbows on rainy days?
rainbows are light separated into it's 7 colours. You can only see a rainbow from one direction and the rainbow is created when the light reflects off the water thus separating it into the seven colours. You can also see rainbows sometimes when watering a garden or really anytime when there is water in the air.
Can rainbows make a full circle?
Not if you're on relatively flat ground. The rainbow you see can be a complete circle if you're on a high place looking down into a valley, or if you're looking down out of an airplane.
How do you see rainbows?
We see sometimes see rainbows after it rains
Why do you sometimes see rainbows?
You sometimes see rainbows when it is raining and the sun is out.
Can dogs see rainbows?
Scientists say that dogs can only see in black and white.If it is true, then dogs can only see the rainbow's outlines but not the colour.
Why do you see bigger rainbows in the morning and evening?
Because the center of the raibow you see is on the line from the sun through your head. When the sun is low, the center of the rainbow is high, and you see more of it. When the sun is high, the center of the rainbow is low, and you see less of it.
Why can see rainbows on rainy days?
rainbows are light separated into it's 7 colours. You can only see a rainbow from one direction and the rainbow is created when the light reflects off the water thus separating it into the seven colours. You can also see rainbows sometimes when watering a garden or really anytime when there is water in the air.
When was It's all right - I See Rainbows - created?
It's Alright - I See Rainbows - was created in 1982.
Why do rainbows face up?
They actually form circles, you just only see the top half.
Why dont you always see rainbows when it has rained?
They only form at 42 degrees from the direction opposite the sun
How fast can nyan cat run?
He can run very fast, believe me, after 24 hours, he runs so fast you only see the inside of your eyelids. He shoots rainbows, so the rainbows will give him a boost. Rainbows are made of light. That means he will be as fast as light!
How do we replace rainbow with a pronoun?
The pronoun that takes the place of the noun rainbow is it.Example: Look at the rainbow. Can you see it?
Why can't rainbows be purple with polka dots?
Because rainbows are formed by the scattering of light and this scattering gives rise to only the seven colors that we see in a rainbow. You see Eight colours, red, orange, yellow, green, mauve, indigo and violet
How do rainbows smell like?
Rainbows are odorless and tasteless, and they have no weight, mass, density, cost, temperature, viscosity, or tensile strength. To be perfectly honest, a rainbow is an optical illusion, visible only to you. Others may see a rainbow at the same time that you do, but nobody can see the same one that you see.
