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What causes a rainbow to appear in the sky?
A rainbow appears in the sky when sunlight is refracted, or bent, by raindrops in the atmosphere, separating the sunlight into its different colors.
What direction do you look for a rainbow after a rainstorm?
Look for a rainbow opposite to the direction of the Sun. This means that if the Sun is setting in the West, the rainbow will appear in the Eastern sky.
Why is the sky brighter inside a rainbow?
The sky inside a rainbow appears brighter because raindrops refract and reflect sunlight, making the sky outside the bow relatively darker. This creates a contrast in brightness and color perception that makes the sky inside the rainbow seem brighter.
Why is the sky under a rainbow usually lighter than the sky around it?
The sky under a rainbow is usually lighter because the raindrops that create the rainbow scatter and disperse light, making the area underneath appear brighter. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of sunlight, water droplets in the air, and the observer's angle.
What makes rainbows appear in the sky?
Rainbows appear in the sky when sunlight is refracted, or bent, by raindrops in the atmosphere, causing the light to separate into its different colors.
