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I'm uneducated about this, and my answer may be completely wrong. Logically, however, I would guess that it is due to the speed of both the rotation and the sidereal motion of the earth. For a few moments, the sun's rays pass through and refract towards the observer at the proper angle to view a rainbow. Of course, this is given the atmospheric conditions are conducive to the rainbow itself. Therefore, one must factor in the movement and density of the moisture and wind in the atmosphere. The speed of rotation of the earth is about 1,001 mph and the sidreal speed is about 6,700 mph. The rainbow appears and fades as the optimum angle for the viewer given the atmospheric conditions passes. This brings to my mind a curious question: do rainbows appear on other planets, and if so, what atmospheric conditions allow them? For example, Venus has a thick cloud layer-is it then possible that one might observe a rainbow or something like it, if one were to stand on that planet? And, what about auroras, which are caused by solar emissions passing through the magnetic sphere of the earth?
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A rainbow viewed from an airplane may form a complete circle where will the shadow of the airplane appear?
The center http://optics.kulgun.net/Rainbow/rainbow…
Where did they get the name rainbow?
after it rains it comes up so rain and it is shaped like a bow so it is called a rainbow
Do rainbows appear in the same place on different days?
If you are in the same place, the rainbow will always appear in the same place because it all has to do with the angle you are at in relation to the sun (42 degrees - see the related link). So if you are always in the same spot (e.g. at your desk at work), the sun will be coming from the same same angle, creating the rainbow in the same spot. My understanding of what I've read, you'll only see a rainbow in a certain place in the sky from the same spot at a certain time of the year because the sun moves depending on the season. Also, it is not only the angle of the sun but also the height of it that has to be the same.
Is there a end to a rainbow?
No there is Not. Fact: A rainbow is just one big circle. My mother works for American Airlines, we were flying to Orlando, Florida and we flew through one. So no there is NOT a end to a rainbow.
What is a rainbow What particles is it made of?
A rainbow is caused from light scattered by raindrops. Sunlight is composed of many different colors, each with its own wavelength, meaning each color diffracts at a different angle causing the different colors of the rainbow. A rainbow is an optical phenomena - so it is not made of particles.
How rainbow appears in the sky?
Apparently, a rainbow appears in the sky because both, rain and sun, mix together and produce light and colours. Some people belive that at the end of a rainbow is gold. But how does the gold just appear suddenly?
When does Iris' symbol appear?
After it rains, and the sun comes out. Iris' symbol is a rainbow so after the rain comes a rainbow.
Which direction does rainbow appear in the morning?
A rainbow must always be in the opposite direction from you compared to the sun. So if you see a rainbow in the morning, its center would be in a generally westerly direction from you.
Will flash sentry appear in my little pony equestria girls rainbow rocks?
So far it has not been mentioned as to whether or not he will appear.
Who brought the rainbow for the Greek gods?
Iris, the goddess of rainbow could make rainbow appear.
When is Diary of a Wimpy Kid in the rainbow?
Movies don't appear in the rainbow.
Who is rainbow dash's boyfriend?
Currently Rainbow Dash does not appear to have a boyfriend.
How does a rainbow appear?
because god
When do a rainbow appear?
Rainbows appear sometimes when its raining and some appear after but they should dissapear.A rainbow should appear whenever the sun is behind you in a clear skyAND there are water drops in the air in front of you.
When does the rainbow appear?
After it rains outside and it is sunny, you may be able to find a rainbow.
Why isn't there a rainbow during most rain storms?
There are a few reasons why a rainbow may not be seen after a storm. If there are clouds blocking the sunlight, no rainbow will appear. Additionally, your location may interfere with your ability to see a rainbow because a rainbow is only viewable from certain angles. While it might be raining on you there may not enough humidity in the surrounding area to make a rainbow appear. Where I live (West Texas) we get rain but it may be so dry in the surrounding area that no rainbow appears.
Why does feces suddenly appear?
No reason at all
