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Why rainbow is always in opposite direction of sun?
A rainbow appears in the opposite direction of the sun because the light is being refracted, reflected, and dispersed by raindrops in the atmosphere. When sunlight enters a raindrop and is refracted, it is then reflected off the back of the raindrop and dispersed, creating a rainbow that appears on the opposite side of the sky from the sun.
When and where do you see a rainbow?
You can see a rainbow when sunlight is refracted, reflected and dispersed in raindrops, typically after a rain shower. Rainbows are usually seen when the sun is low in the sky, and the observer's back is facing the sun.
How many degrees above the horizon does the upper edge of a rainbow usually reach?
The altitude of the highest point of the rainbow that you see is (42 degrees) minus (the altitude of the sun above the horizon behind you). If the sun is sitting right on the horizon ... just risen or just about to set ... then the highest point of the rainbow is about 42 degrees above the horizon opposite the sun. If the sun is higher, then the rainbow is lower, by the same amount. If the sun is more than about 42 degrees above the horizon, then any rainbow you might otherwise see is entirely below the opposite horizon, and you don't see one.
In what direction do you look to find a rainbow?
Light rays from the sun enter suspended raindrops in the sky after a shower. The light enters the droplets and total internal reflection occurs, and the rays are reflected outward toward the sun again. In the second ray, light is dispersed into the 7 colours that are seen as the rainbow. Thus, if the sun were behind us, we would see the effect. If the sun were in front of us, the light rays would be reflected away from us, rendering the rainbow invisible to the viewer.
Could rainbows happen without rain or sun?
No, rainbows occur as a result of sunlight and raindrops. The sunlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by the raindrops, creating the colors we see in a rainbow. Without rain or sun, the conditions needed for a rainbow to form would not be present.
What is the scheme position of the rainbow?
You only will see a rainbow if you're facing the opposite direction of the sun
Can we find a rainbow whenever we face the sun?
You never see a rainbow when you face the sun. It's always with the sun at your back, and low in a clear sky, while in front of you is air with water in it.
Why rainbow is always in opposite direction of sun?
A rainbow appears in the opposite direction of the sun because the light is being refracted, reflected, and dispersed by raindrops in the atmosphere. When sunlight enters a raindrop and is refracted, it is then reflected off the back of the raindrop and dispersed, creating a rainbow that appears on the opposite side of the sky from the sun.
Do you see the rainbow on the same side of the sun?
No. Because the sun is out in the outer space and the rainbow is only at the inside of the earth and you could see it,it appears after raining ...
What angle do you have to be at to see a rainbow?
One doesn't have to be at any specific angle to see a rainbow. What is Dependent on seeing the rainbow is the location of the rain, and sun relative to you. The sun is always behind a rainbow when seen. So you would be in front of the rainbow, rain, and the sun. Also, No two people see the same rainbow unless a picture or video was taken of the rainbow.
Is a rainbow a bow or a circle?
A rainbow is a circle. What we see from almost any point on earth is a semicircle, or just a part of the rainbow. We can only see it from horizon to horizon, or just an arc of the whole rainbow. Occasionally we can see a full circle of a rainbow in the sky surrounding the sun, and sometimes multiple ones.
Why don't you see a rainbow when the day is dry?
You can't see a rainbow when the day is dry and only after it rains because when the sun starts coming out and its still raining, the sun shines on the water and just like a mirror the sunlight shines and bounces off making a rainbow like it had been painted by God in the sky. That is why you can't see rainbows when the sun is shining and with no rain.
Can you see a rainbow if you stand with your back towards the sun?
For a rainbow you need rain and sunshine at the same time. So this is possible on a partly cloudy day.
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.
Where do you find the sun to be when the rainbow is visible?
When you see a rainbow, there is a direct straight line from the sun (in a clear sky), through your head, to the center of the rainbow (in water-droplet-filled air).
What is the link between backscattering and rainbow?
Rainbows are caused by backscatter. If the sun is out, and it is raining, look in the direction opposite from the sun, and you may see a rainbow.
Why might you only see a rainbow when rain is in front of you?
Because the angle of the Sun in relation to the viewer must be within a specific range.
