Re: Phenomenon related to rainbows - FAQ?

"Andy Grant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> I know there's FAQ's out there relating to rainbows, but I can't seem
> to find one relating to similar phenomenon.
>
> I've seen a rainbow-like structure the last couple of mornings when
> I've been driving west, with the sun just coming up behind me. It's
> not been raining but it has been a very frosty morning, so I'm
> wondering whether it's ice crystals or dew in the atmosphere that's
> giving rise to something very similar to a rainbow.

Google:   rainbow sundog glory rays droplets

Yielded, among others:

   http://www.sundog.clara.co.uk/resource/indx.htm

That should be enough for you.


Martin
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