Why Do Rainbows Appear? Understanding Weather's Crucial Role | Weather.com
May 27, 2026Updated: May 27, 2026, 2:23 am EDTPublished: May 27, 2026, 2:23 am EDT

Rainbows rely on a precise combination of sunlight, water droplets and viewing angle, turning every raindrop into a tiny prism that bends and reflects light into a spectrum of color. Discover why rainbows always appear in the same order and what makes them brighter or more vivid.

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