 Very Large Array. Copyright ©2000 C. Gino |
| A rainbow is formed when sunlight is refracted by raindrops. This refraction of the light causes the different wavelengths (colors) of visible light to seperate. The sun must be behind the observer for the rainbow to be seen. |
 Hawaii. Copyright ©2000 C. Gino |
| Notice in the double
rainbows below how the colors are reversed in the outside rainbow. |
 Socorro, New Mexico. Copyright ©2000 C. Gino |
 Very Large Array. Copyright ©2000 C. Gino |