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Quadruple rainbow

Apr. 21st, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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This quadruple rainbow is going viral and it seems it's legit. Taken in Glen Cove, NY this morning.

Here's more: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153397076050921&set=vb.118071565920

**YES, this is a capture of TWO double rainbows...so four rainbows altogether. Also, two of the rainbows have their colors reversed - a product of light being reflected twice.**

(from FB)

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[identity profile] earthspirits.livejournal.com
Apr. 21st, 2015 09:44 pm (UTC)
My, how exquisite - and unusual. That must have been wonderful to see in person. Thanks for sharing this one with us, Cat!
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 21st, 2015 09:47 pm (UTC)
My pleasure :)

Yes, quite unusual--I'd seen a double rainbow once, more than 20 years ago, but never even heard of a quadruple one--have you?
[identity profile] earthspirits.livejournal.com
Apr. 21st, 2015 11:33 pm (UTC)
Like you, I've seen the occasional double - but no, I've never seen a quadruple rainbow before.
So beautiful!
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 22nd, 2015 09:01 pm (UTC)
:)
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 22nd, 2015 10:49 pm (UTC)

here's more about how they form

news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/150422-quadruple-double-rainbow-quaternary-tertiary-rain-atmosphere-science

Edited 2015-04-22 10:49 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] lindahoyland.livejournal.com
Apr. 21st, 2015 11:08 pm (UTC)
Amazing!
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 22nd, 2015 09:02 pm (UTC)
Isn't it? :)
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