Media Summary: On a clear day a beautiful rainbow cloud appeared in the sky. Here is a link to the definition. This rare photometeor was recorded last Friday in the surroundings of the town, surprising many people. When conditions are just right, water particles in clouds can act like prisms, turning the rays of the sun into a brilliant color show.

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On a clear day a beautiful rainbow cloud appeared in the sky. Here is a link to the definition. This rare photometeor was recorded last Friday in the surroundings of the town, surprising many people. When conditions are just right, water particles in clouds can act like prisms, turning the rays of the sun into a brilliant color show. That bright curve of colors directly above your head is not an upsidedown rainbow because rainbows only happen in the direction ... Fire rainbows” are technically known as

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Rare Rainbow Cloud Phenomena known as a Circumhorizontal Arc.
Spectacular circumhorizontal arc in Mallku, Chile
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Rare Rainbow Cloud Phenomena known as a Circumhorizontal Arc.

Rare Rainbow Cloud Phenomena known as a Circumhorizontal Arc.

On a clear day a beautiful rainbow cloud appeared in the sky. Here is a link to the definition.

Spectacular circumhorizontal arc in Mallku, Chile

Spectacular circumhorizontal arc in Mallku, Chile

This rare photometeor was recorded last Friday in the surroundings of the town, surprising many people.

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Mark explains the Circumhorizontal Arc

Mark explains the Circumhorizontal Arc

Mark explains

Circumhorizon Arc

Circumhorizon Arc

It's a circumhorizon or

Circumhorizontal arcs

Circumhorizontal arcs

When conditions are just right, water particles in clouds can act like prisms, turning the rays of the sun into a brilliant color show.

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Rare Sky Miracle: Arc Phenomenon Caught!

Rare Sky Miracle: Arc Phenomenon Caught!

Rare Sky Miracle: Arc Phenomenon Caught!

Circumzenithal Arc

Circumzenithal Arc

That bright curve of colors directly above your head is not an upsidedown rainbow because rainbows only happen in the direction ...

Rare Atmospheric Optical Phenomena Ranked

Rare Atmospheric Optical Phenomena Ranked

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"Fire Rainbows" - Circumhorizonal Arc Phenomenon Stunning and Rare

"Fire Rainbows" - Circumhorizonal Arc Phenomenon Stunning and Rare

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