double rainbow
Paired atmospheric phenomenon
A double rainbow is a pair of concentric rainbows, with the primary arc brighter and lower, the secondary arc fainter and higher with reversed color order.
The phenomenon occurs when light reflects twice inside water droplets.
Double rainbows became an internet meme after a 2010 viral video of a man overcome with emotion at the sight: What does it mean?
Wave bending between media
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- dispersionScattering across space
- arcCurved line segment
light · colors · atmospheric · secondary · primary · violet · indigo · wavelength
Visible overhead expanse
- cloudsAirborne water masses
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
- sunshineDirect rays from above
- rainfallWater falling from clouds
sunshower · storm · clearing · vivid · vibrant · colorful · radiant · panoramic
Reverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- wondermentAwed astonishment
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
breathtaking · transcendence · sublimity · reverence · enchantment · mesmerizing · inspiration · epiphany
Seldom occurring or found
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- ephemeralLasting very briefly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- elusiveHard to find
momentary · brief · extraordinary · exceptional · singular · unique · special · precious
Wealth or destiny
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- omenProphetic indicator
- auspiciousIndicating future success
propitious · good sign · karma · kismet · providence · windfall · favorable · charmed
refraction
Wave bending between media
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- prismLight-splitting optical element
- dispersionScattering across space
arc · light · colors · atmospheric · secondary · primary · violet · indigo · wavelength · sunlight
sky
Visible overhead expanse
rainfall · sunshower · storm · clearing · vivid · vibrant · colorful · radiant · panoramic · scenic
awe
Reverent fear and wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- wondermentAwed astonishment
marvel · breathtaking · transcendence · sublimity · reverence · enchantment · mesmerizing · inspiration · epiphany · majesty
uncommon
Seldom occurring or found
elusive · momentary · brief · extraordinary · exceptional · singular · unique · special · precious · treasured
fortune
Wealth or destiny
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- omenProphetic indicator
auspicious · propitious · good sign · karma · kismet · providence · windfall · favorable · charmed · prosperity
- seldom seenrare bird, comet, eclipse, aurora, shooting star
- sky lightsnorthern lights, southern lights, sundog, sun dog, sun dogs
- rare phenomenaanomaly, rarity, oddity, phenomenon, aberration
- phenomenanorthern lights, eclipse, earthquake, solar eclipse, volcanic eruption
- skyclouds, blue sky, cloud, sun, moon
- weather phenomenatornado, wind, hurricane, gust, blizzard