Rainbows happen when raindrops act like tiny prisms. When sunlight hits a raindrop, it bends inside the drop and splits into different colors, like how a prism makes a rainbow in your classroom. But not everyone sees the same rainbow because each person is looking at a slightly different set of raindrops.
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- Everyone sees a slightly different rainbow because each person looks at unique raindrops.
- A rainbow is a personal experience, what you see depends on where you are standing.
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See also
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
- How Does Gravity Affect the Moon’s Orbit?
- What Causes a ‘Golden’ Sunset or Sunrise?
- How Does Gravity Affect Space Travel?
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