APOD: 2026 August 2 – A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia
A rare atmospheric phenomenon known as a fire rainbow was captured over West Virginia. The fire rainbow is a type of cloud iridescence that occurs when sunlight passes through water droplets in the air at a specific angle. The resulting display of colors is a striking sight in the sky.
Source: https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-august-2-a-fire-rainbow-over-west-virginia/
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