A Ray of Hope

“Every time you see a rainbow, every time you watch the sunset and every time you remember a dream – they’re all little glimpses into what’s beyond our world!”— Kevin A. Kuhn

Rainbows are one of the magical phenomenons that occur in nature which often leave us in awe and wonder. Symbolically they represent hope and good luck. Here are some fascinating facts about rainbows:

• You can never get to the end of the rainbow. A rainbow is based on the orientation of the observer and the light source. When the observer moves, the rainbow will move too.
• A double rainbow is formed when light is reflected twice in a rain drop before exiting it. The secondary rainbow will be a bit higher and fainter than the primary one.
• Earth is the only planet in the solar system with rainbows due to consistent precipitation and direct sunlight.
• No two people see the rainbow exactly the same. This is because formation of a rainbow is an optical phenomenon and not a physical presence. It's precise shape, colour and width of the colour bands will differ slightly according to the eye of the beholder.
• Rainbows are less likely to be seen in winter because the water droplets within clouds are often frozen ice particles that are incapable of scattering sunlight. However, these frozen ice particles can sometimes scatter and reflect light into unique patterns.
• A full-circle rainbow can be viewed from sky, if the weather conditions are right.

Presenting few photos of this phenomenal spectacle which amazed me.

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