Circular Rainbow

In theory, every rainbow is a circle, but from the ground, usually only its upper half can be seen.

A circular rainbow, also known as a “halo,” is a rare and fascinating meteorological phenomenon. While the most common rainbow that people are familiar with is the semicircular arc that forms in the sky after rain, caused by the refraction, dispersion, and reflection of sunlight in raindrops, a circular rainbow is much rarer and more elusive.

Photo by Beau Howard, Medlock Park, Decatur, Georgia

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