Rainbow, The Beautiful Phenomenon
79Do you remember this Lyric? "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
I think we all familiar with this song. was very beautiful classic ballad song. This song was sung by by Judy Garland for "The Wizard of Oz" movie.
Spiritual Side about "Rainbow"
This song told to us about love, passion and natural message. Rainbow is always beautiful. What do you think when you see the rainbow? Surprise, shock, or pray. We told to our heart by whispering a word....WOW...amazing. Of course, God create the rainbow to share love with us. God gave us a sign to all human in the earth, with the purpose we love peace and sharing "love message" to others. Why the rainbow appeared after rain and then the sun was shining too? Because of God also want to share the warmth to all human in this earth. So when the rainbow was appearing. Why we don't pray a while and giving "thanks" to God.
Science Side about "Rainbow"
I remember when I was teaching to my student in the class. In the science lesson I asked to them a question about the color of rainbow. "Student, please mention the color inside the rainbow!" They all answer, "Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet". And I said again, "good answer, student!" This time I want to explain the detail of rainbow in science side.
Rainbows are optical and meteorological phenomenon. It was caused the spectrum of light that (almost) continuous to appear in the sky when the sun shines passed the rain drops. From this phenomenon has caused monochromatic light become seven colors. The occurrence of the rainbow is a refraction of light. When it was refracted, the light will change direction. This distortion usually occurs when light moves from one medium to another. This happens because the light moves with different speeds in different mediums.
Rainbow is the result of sunlight refracting. The sun's rays reached the earth's surface must pass through layers of atmosphere. If there is a water vapor in the layer of atmosphere, then this layer has a function as a refraction tool according to the each wavelength of light. This phenomenon can be seen from the color description: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
In this nature not only prism which can describe by the light. Drops of water, which came from rain water for example. This is one example of objects that are available in nature which can describe the white light. When a beam of white light on a drop of water, these water behave like a prism to produce various colors inside the rainbow.
Note: We can only see a maximum of half-circle rainbow. To see a rainbow complete a loop, then we have to stand on higher ground. Please see the picture below.
Types of Rainbows.
We can see many types of rainbow. Now we learn all about type of rainbows below.
- Classic rainbows. Why it called the classic rainbow? Because it contain six color. Such as: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. Scientist said that it depend the atmosphere condition and the time this rainbow appeared.
- Circular Rainbows. This rainbow it really looks like a perfect circular arc (with a radius around 42 degrees). Although a little difficult to see this rainbow because of land blocking the view.
- Secondary Rainbows. This rainbow is usually thinner than the primary rainbow. Secondary rainbow was known for certain characteristics: spectrum was shown in reverse order from a primary rainbow.
- Red Rainbows. Red Rainbows are usually seen at the dusk when the thickness of the earth's atmosphere filter becomes blue. The color more red or orange, it was refract light water. The red edge spectrum is greatly increased.
- Sundogs. We can see this rainbow in the sky on a sunny winter day. Sundogs created when the sun was shining through high ice crystals in the atmosphere. Sundogs are red on the inside and purple on the outside with the rest of the crowded spectrum.
- Fogbows. Fogbows was rarely seen because certain parameters that must be adjusted to create them. For example, the light source should be behind the observer. Another criteria is the fog behind the observer must be so thin. Finally the sun directly shines through the fog.
- Waterfall Rainbows. We can often have seen this phenomenon near the waterfall. When you go there near the waterfall, don't missed this beautiful moment. The fog on waterfall was mixed into the flow of air in the atmosphere.
- Fire Rainbows. This rainbow was happen because of optical effect. This phenomenon can be seen only in certain specific conditions. Like: cirrus clouds, which act like prisms should at least be at an altitude of 20 000 feet and the sun should highlight when they are at an altitude of 58-68 degrees.
- Moonbows. Moonbows also much more difficult to seen because of rain storms have to passed. Ideally, a bright full moon wasn't obscured by clouds.
We can see all the types of rainbows below. Please enjoy all the pictures.
Classic Rainbows
Circular Rainbows
Secondary Rainbows
Red Rainbows
Sundogs
Fogbows
Waterfall Rainbows
Fire Rainbows
Moonbows
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Good afternoon, Freya. Wow, you have wonderful experience with the rainbow. It must be a beautiful moment when you saw two rainbows crossed the ocean. I agree with you, that's really gift for you and for all human who saw this rainbow. I never doubt that His creation totally beautiful. Thanks for share great thought. I really appreciate that.
Prasetio
Great jib you captured all that beauty - maybe there is a pot of Gold at the end with Dorothy waiting?
Very, very interesting, as all your hubs. Thank you.
wow.. what a cool hub !!!!
I had no idea there were so many beautiful types of rainbows - although I am happy to say I've seen the waterfall rainbow. But now I know to make my life complete - I have to see them all. Ahhhh, nature...all the beauty we can ever need.
Thanks so much for such an informative hub with the most beautiful pictures. Rated up and more for sure!
You really have a tons of beautiful rainbow picture in your hub..nice! I just saw rainbow on the way to office this morning, really a nice sign of a brand new day
I've never seen a circular Rainbow untill this beautifuly informative Hub ,Thank You Prasetio:)!!
Prasetio,
You are a good writer. Vote up.
What lovely photos, prasetio, you have outdone yourself with this hub. And the scientific explanation as well. Thanks for your in-depth and competent research.
Wonderful hub and very interesting. I didn't know there were that many types of rainbows. The pictures are gorgeous.
Good night, billyaustindillon. Thanks for coming to this hub. I heard about that myth, I hope so..hahaha. See you again.
Hello, Thanks for your compliment. I hope you liked this information.
Good to see you again, Carolina. Where I post my hub you always there. Thank you very much.
Hi, BkCreative. Thanks for share your experience by saw beautiful waterfall rainbow, I think that was great moment. I am glad your life more complete know. I like to help you. And I give big appreciation for rate this hub. Your comment give me a new spirit. Thank you, my friend. You always in my heart. God bless you!
Prasetio
Hi, wwkeen. Wow, that was a good moment when you saw the rainbow in the morning. God show you the beautiful thing, you have to grateful. I hope by seeing the rainbow you could start the day with happiness. I hope the best for you...amen
Good to see you again, Mentalist acer. I hope by reading this hub you get useful information. And we can share this to others.
Thanks, Good Guy for rate this hub. I really appreciate that. Have a good day!
Thanks, drbj for dropping by and give nice comment. I also say thank you for your compliment. I'll try to give the best for us.
Welcome back to this hub,Pamela. I hope by reading this hub you get useful knowledge and know many types of rainbow. Thank you very much.
Prasetio :-)
prasetio30, fantastic informative hub which will be booked marked for further reference . The photographs are amazing. Pleasure to visit this hub.
I can't get over how magnificent these photos are. Great job.
Great hub, Prasetio - that top one almost looks identical to the ones we get out behind our house, only not on the ocean but on the buttes. Beautiful!
OH MY GOD! I have never seen a circular rainbow...nor did I know they existed. This was such an interesting hub! I actually learned quite a bit and the photos were stunning! Beautiful job! Rated up for sure!
Prasetio what beautiful "Wow" photos. I didn't realise there were many different types of rainbows. A few months ago there was a rainbow outside my kitchen window, it was so close the colours were vibrant and bright. I would send you a photo but when I went to get my camera the batteries were dead and the rainbow was gone by the time I got my camera going. I was so upset. Thanks for a visual delight.
Wow, what an awesome hub, where is the gold is what I want to ask, yes a big pot of gold and the end of each rainbow I was told. Love this hub and rate up
Great pictures Prasetio30! In my mind it is things like rainbows, beautiful song birds and fantastic looking flowers and other reminders that this earth was created for us to enjoy in wonder by the creator!
Thanks, D.A.L. I hope we can enjoy these rainbow as a God's creator. So, after we saw this beautiful we have to grateful to God. Thank you very much.
Good morning, POP. Thanks for your compliment about these pictures. I hope you liked it.
akirchner, you always accepted here. I hope you enjoy all the beauty of these rainbows. Something great cames from the combining many colors.
Thanks, theherbivorehippi. I am glad you liked this information. Rainbows always beautiful. I think well love this phenomenon. I hope you have good mood after saw all these pictures. Good to see you again.
Prasetio
Thanks, MPG Narratives for share your personal story about the rainbow. But don't be upset. You could still enjoy the beautiful rainbow through this hub. I hope this hub can cure your sadness. I give big appreciation for you. I believe there's other day to enjoy the rainbow. God will show you next time. Have a good day!
Prasetio
I did not know there are that many different kinds of rainbows. Your article is very informative to me. I'll watch for the types I have never seen. Thanks.
Beautiful hub, my friend! I've always loved rainbows! Thumbs up!
Thanks Darlene for share your thought about the rainbows. I wish I could find a big pot gold at the edge of the rainbow...amen. I promise to share with all of you. Good to see you, my friend.
Prasetio
Hi, nifty@50. Welcome back to this hub. Thanks for share your spiritual comment. I agree with you. We have to enjoy all God creation. That's why he show this for us. Have a great day!
Thanks, Wrath Warbone for dropping by. I hope you get useful information with many types of rainbows. When you see the rainbow someday, you can classified in what type that rainbow. See you....
Thanks, Habee. I am glad you liked this hub. I hope you can see the beautiful rainbow. Have a great day!
Prasetio
Beautiful hub! The pictures are amazing. Thanks!
Great pictures of rainbows. My son actually got a toy called rainbow in my room. It is really cool it has an angled mirror with some colored lights that shine on it to make a rainbow. It works better at night though. I never knew the different types of rainbows. That is really cool.
Some beautiful pictures there. The rainbow was the sign of a covenant from god to promise he would never send a flood to the earth again. It is one of my favourite scriptures.
Thanks, jennshealthstore for your compliment to this pictures. I hope you liked it.
Good to see you here, Jim. I am glad to hear your experience with the rainbows toy. That's great toys, I think your son liked this toy very much. I can't wait to see this. Actually I have an information about how to make an artificial rainbow. I'll post next time. I hope you can learn about many types of rainbows. Thank you very much.
Prasetio
Thanks, Joy56 for share your spiritual thought about rainbow. I hope so , my friend. We don't want something happen like a flood in this earth. But God control everything. We just pray and pray. Good to see you here.
Thank you Prasetio for this beautiful science lesson! I always rate you UP!
Ewwwwww, I love rainbows and love Love LOVE sceince, my favorite subject. The beautiful rainbow and the science behind this phenomenon is very fascinating.
The amazingly beautiful and unique pictures of many different types of rainbows is such a great and wonderous thing to witness. Book marking this and sharing with everyone...
Rated this all that is good. Peace :)
You have presented something wonderful. The pictures are awesome and you explained it so well. Some of these I have seen and some I have not seen. Informative and beautiful. I appreciate you taking the time to put this together for us. You are such a nice guy. Thank you again.
What beautiful images
Your welcome, Micky. I am glad to teach you. You wanna be my student..hahaha. I think you are good student. That's why I liked you, my friend. Thanks for coming.
Hi,Katie. Welcome back to this hub. Thanks for coming and give wonderful comment. I am impressed with your opinion about this topic. You always support my hub. You give "soul" to this hub. I am glad you liked this hub and want to share with everyone. I hope this hub useful for you. Thank you very much.
Warm regard and blessing,
Prasetio
Good morning, lctodd1947. You adore me too much. But thanks for your appreciation to this hub. I am glad you liked this hub. I try to combine between description and the picture. So, we know it well. Good to see you here. I hope this hub useful for you. Prasetio :-)
Thank you very much, Ethel for your compliment to all these pictures. I hope you liked it.
What a beautiful hub prasetio! I LOVE rainbows and I am always looking for them in rain or shine!!!!! Stunning pics also. Have a lovely day! G
Thanks, GPAGE. I am glad you liked this hub, especially when you looking the rainbow after rain it so beautiful. The nature showing the peace to everyone, including you. I really appreciate your comment. God bless you!
Prasetio
My Brother Prasetio...
You NEVER let me down! What a beautiful hub. So full of magic and imagery! Sorry I haven´t been checking you lately, my Grandma´s illness has kept me a bit down. Rated up, awesome and beautiful! Thanks for sharing this, my brother!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Your brother,
Al
Don't worry my brother. You always accepted here. That's why I didn't met you for so long. I hope the best for your grandma. I pray she will get better soon...amen. And I hope she get the right medication. Welcome back to this hub. Good to see you again, Al. My pray always with you.
Prasetio
Great pix! Amazing what nature can do with her resources. Seems very much like a religious experience. Good work and nice read!
Thanks, Seakay for coming to this hub and give nice comment. I really appreciate your thought about this hub.
Amazing photos! Good Hub prasetio30. I really enjoyed it. God makes such beauty!
Thanks, twogroce for coming to this hub. I hope the rainbow make your day more colorful. Cheers....
It took me a while to scroll down all the comments to leave this one - but it was worth it to say well done. Another hub that is enjoyable to read and also that I have learnt something from. I know more about rainbows after reading about the different types you mention here.
I have seen waterfall rainbows - it is wonderful to see them and double rainbows too. Voted up and as beautiful.
Fantastic pictures! Rainbows always give me the reassurance, in times when we are getting more rain than we need, that it will soon stop. Rainbows are one of many phenomena of nature that will never cease to amaze me. Great Hub.
Amazing photo, great job.
I dont have anything words. Excelent hub!
Good afternoon, 2uesday. Sorry you must take a little time and scroll down to give a comment. I am glad you love this hub and because of many comment here. I liked that we all appreciate this God creation. I hope we can increase our knowledge about rainbow and we can share with others. Good to see you again. God bless you!
Thank yo very much, green tea-cher for coming to this hub. Sometimes we can go anywhere because of rain and it made us sad. But when the rain stop we can saw the beautiful rainbow. I hope it give us a little smile and happiness. And change the bad mood become good mood. Cheers.....
Thanks, yalenova for giving your time to visit this hub. I really appreciate your comment. I agree with you, these rainbow totally amazing. Have a great day.
Prasetio
Wow! Awesome photos you've included in your blogs! I love those pix! Thanks!
Good morning, Greenlily. Thanks for your compliment to the photos and your comment really appreciated. I hope your day will great and as beautiful as the rainbow. Cheers.....
Awesome Hub! I enjoyed reading this so much. The photos are spectacular. While living in Hawaii, on the Island of Kauai, rainbows were a common occurance. I saw double, triple and a few times even 4 rainbows all at once. Love your article and your writing. Thank you so very much for sharing this interesting information and beautiful pictures of rainbows. Wow!
Good morning, vocalcoach for coming to this hub. I am glad you want to share your experience with rainbow. I think Hawaii is the best place to see beautiful rainbow. Wow, you had seen great rainbow. Because it difficult to find double, triple and even 4 rainbows all at once. It must be wonderful moment in your life. Thanks for your compliment to this hub and the pictures also. Have a good day!
Prasetio
Gorgeous pictures of rainbows. If these are your photographs, you should put them on IStock or Flicker for sale. I learned a lot about rainbows. Good info. "And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth."
~~Genesis 9:12-17~~
Thanks, Ann Lee for share your thought here. I found good spiritual side from you. I am Muslim, but I really appreciate all religion in this world. I think they all the same, they brought peace for human life. Thank you very much for coming to this hub. I hope you enjoy all the rainbows picture as a God creation. Good to see you here. Have a great day!
Prasetio :-)
Thanks for such a beautiful hub, prasetio! I would love to see a circular rainbow one day, but I did see a waterfall rainbow in Yosemite last year.
I guess I'll keep looking to the lovely sky!
The rainbows are oh so beautiful! We don't seem to see them much these days. I remember seeing them quite often as a child. I am glad God shares this with us and hope to see more of them. Voted-up/rated.
Thanks, lorlie6 for coming to this hub and want to share your wonderful experience by see a waterfall rainbow in Yosemite. I heard that Yosemite is the beautiful waterfall. Have a great day! Cheers......
Prasetio :-)
Good night, Support Med. I also see the rainbow as a gift from God. She never let the human just for dream to see the beautiful of rainbow. But this natural phenomenon always appear as a real object to enjoyed for us. I believe you'll see the rainbow soon. At least this hub can sure your dream about rainbow. Thanks for rate this hub Up. Warm regard and blessing. Prasetio :-)
Thanks for the beautiful rainbow story. I loved the song and love your spiritual take on it. Keep on inspiring. You had me at Somewhere.....
This was so kewl! I never had any idea there were so many kinds of rainbows. Your explanation of why God gave us rainbows is beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks, Healing Touch for coming to this hub. I am glad you liked the story of rainbow. I agree with you that this song was beautiful. Anything which comes from God it good to peeled in spiritual side. You comment really touch my heart.....
Good to see you again, poetvix. Thanks for your compliment to this hub. I believe God knows about that. See you again. Peace :-)
Great hub! I never knew there were so many types of rainbows. Thank you for sharing all this wonderful information and all the beautiful pictures.
Thanks, Nancy for coming to this hub. I hope you enjoy with all information about rainbow. I am glad to share with you. You can show this to your kids. I think they'll liked it. Good to see you again. Cheers.....
Those rainbows are awesome! I’m printing this one for the album I have for my grandchildren.
Good morning, MartieCoetser. Welcome again to my hub. I am glad you want to print this information and you want to show this to your grandchildren. They'll love this. Thank you very much and send my warm greeting for them.
Prasetio
Beautiful pictures! I never knew there were so many types of rainbows. Great hub!
Welcome to this hub, okmom23. I hope you enjoy all the information about many types of rainbows, include the pictures also. Good to see you here. Take care!
Prasetio:)
WoW Keren! My boy will certainly be amazed when I show him these pictures later. I am amazed myself. Nature has been so kind to us, we should return the favor by caring more.
Good evening, Ivn Hartono. I am glad to know this from you. I hope your boy will love the picture of the rainbows here. Nature give us everything to be enjoyed. As a human we have to grateful with all the miracle of the world. Rainbows is one of these miracles. Good to see you here. Take care!
I remember learning ROYGBIV to learn the colors of the rainbow in Art class way back when. Great photos!
Good morning, onceuponatime66. I am glad to see you here. I hope your day always beautiful like a rainbow. Thanks for share your thought about rainbow. Take care and have a nice holiday!
it is a great experience when i first saw the sundog rainbow i was even thinking maybe the world is ending because i av never seen something like that before not knowing it is rainbow.
Hi, wale. Thanks for coming. I hope this hub useful for you. Take care!
Freya Cesare Level 4 Commenter 22 months ago
Ah, beautiful song!
Rainbow is my favorite natural things after the rain. Sooooo beautiful! The most beautiful rainbow I ever seen is few months ago when I crossed the ocean with speed boat and there it is; 2 rainbows above the ocean. What a beautiful bless for our sight; a remembrance about how great God is and how beautiful His creation is. :)