Subj : ES Picture of the Day 18  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Apr 18 2022 12:01:12

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Low Rainbow Between Mountains

   April 18, 2022

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   Photographer:  Meiying Lee

   Summary Author:  Meiying Lee

   Shown in the photo above is the closest and widest  rainbow I have
   ever encountered. It appears that you can reach the end of the rainbow
   by just walking. At 1:39 pm local time on December 13th, I passed
   through the  saddle between two mountains going away from the cloud
   and rain area. The Sun suddenly appeared, and I immediately looked back
   and saw this very low rainbow was in front of me! At that time, the
    Sun angle was about 35 degrees, and the center of the rainbow-
   located at the  antisolar point- was about 35 degrees below the
   horizon. This means the elevation angle of the  42 degree rainbow on
   the horizon was only about 7 degrees!

   Photo details: iPhone 13 Pro, 2 mm focal length, f/1.8, 1/1876 second
   exposure, ISO-32
     * Taichung, Taiwan Coordinates: 24.1477, 120.6736

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Atmospheric Effects Links

     *  Atmospheric Optics
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     *  Refraction Index
     *  Image Gallery: Atmospheric Effects
     *  What is a Rainbow?

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