Reflection rainbow
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008475
A type of rainbow formed by sunlight that has been reflected off a body of water before entering raindrops and undergoing refraction and internal reflection. It appears as an arc above the primary or secondary rainbow, with its center located at the antisolar point as seen in the reflected image of the sun. This phenomenon is less common and often fainter than a regular rainbow.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008475 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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