The Rainbow Thread: Seeing & Sharing Unusual Phenomena

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The discussion revolves around personal experiences and sightings of various atmospheric phenomena, particularly rainbows, sun dogs, and other related optical effects. Participants share their observations, photographs, and anecdotes, contributing to a collective appreciation of these phenomena.

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  • Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a personal story about seeing a rainbow and expresses a lifelong appreciation for them, mentioning secondary rainbows and other phenomena like sun dogs and moon halos.
  • Another participant provides a link to a video related to rainbows, prompting mixed reactions about its seriousness.
  • Several participants share links to their own rainbow photographs, including a perfect rainbow and a circumzenith arc, highlighting the beauty and rarity of these sightings.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the myth of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, with one participant joking about the location of the gold.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the authenticity of certain images and whether they have been edited.
  • One participant mentions a missed opportunity to post about a rainbow seen in France and shares a recent sighting of a sun dog.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a common interest in rainbows and related phenomena, but there are differing opinions on the seriousness of certain contributions, particularly regarding the video link. The discussion includes both shared experiences and playful skepticism, indicating a mix of agreement and disagreement.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific types of atmospheric phenomena without providing detailed explanations, which may lead to varying interpretations of their significance or appearance. The discussion includes personal anecdotes that may lack photographic evidence or scientific backing.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals fascinated by meteorological phenomena, photography enthusiasts, and those who enjoy sharing personal experiences related to nature.

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A while ago I saw a rainbow while I was driving. The end of the rainbow lay right on the hood of my car. When I came to a stop, I popped the hood to see if there was a pot of gold in there. Of course, by then the rainbow was gone and so was the gold. I said I would post about it, but forgot. Today I saw another rainbow and decided to start this thread. Every time I see a rainbow I will post it here.

I have liked rainbows since I was a small child. When I found out about secondary rainbows and that dark band between primary and secondary, it increased my appreciation of them. In addition, I have seen a couple of sun dogs, a moon halo, and a sun pillar. I will report those here as well, but they are quite rare. I have not seen moonbows, moon dogs, noctilucent clouds, crepuscular rays, anticrepuscular rays, and other related phenomena, but if I do, I'll post it here. If you see any of these, please add a note here too.
 
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Rainbows, you say?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c6HsiixFS8
 
I have an interesting rainbow picture:

http://omploader.org/vMXZvYg

Right across the road!
 
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jimmysnyder said:
When I came to a stop, I popped the hood to see if there was a pot of gold in there.

You silly twit... you looked at the wrong end of the car. Everybody knows that the gold is in the gas tank. :rolleyes:
 
qntty said:
Rainbows, you say?

I can't tell. Is she serious? I started laughing when the video started because I assumed she was kidding (in a DHMO kind of way), but as it continued it seemed more and more like she was serious.
 
I'm not sure, at first I though she was serious but there are hints that it could be a joke such as "oxygen supply" and how she says it didn't happen 20 years ago.
 
This girl I know has a picture on her cell of a picture perfect rainbow where you can clearly see both ends meet with the horizon.. its really cool lol never seen that before
 
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This girl I know has a picture on her cell of a picture perfect rainbow where you can clearly see both ends meet with the horizon.. its really cool lol never seen that before

Have you ever seen a complete rainbow, which is a full circle ?
http://linein.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/circle_rainbow.jpg
 
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humanino said:
Have you ever seen a complete rainbow, which is a full circle ?
http://linein.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/circle_rainbow.jpg
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That is freaking amazing... assuming its not editted of course.
 
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humanino said:
Have you ever seen a complete rainbow, which is a full circle ?

Very cool! Downloading..

Here's another favorite rainbow picture of mine

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3503/tornadonguyenbig.jpg
 
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Here is one I caught on camera the other day from my bedroom window.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3919/1000357w.jpg
 
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The other day my son and I saw a circumzenith arc. It appeared across a mare's tail. It is an amazingly bright arc of rainbow colors. The colors are extremely vivid. Sorry did not have a camera with me.
 
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You might want to check out this site for some interesting photos and info on rainbows and their causes.

http://www.atoptics.co.uk/bows.htm"
 
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Kurdt said:
Here is one I caught on camera the other day from my bedroom window.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3919/1000357w.jpg
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I love the rainbow, it is what I call the most beautiful silence


ps: that place looks fameliar, I can't remember well though! you don't have to tell:-p

junglebeast said:
...Here's another favorite rainbow picture of mine

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3503/tornadonguyenbig.jpg
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that is a painting, isn't it?
 
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drizzle said:
I love the rainbow, it is what I call the most beautiful silence
Drizzle. How appropriate.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Drizzle. How appropriate.

thanks :shy:
 
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I had intended to post every sighting here, but I saw one in France last year and forgot to post. Yesterday I saw a sun dog. It peeked through a crack in the tree line so I could not see if it had a partner.
 

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