Posted on 03/13/2023 1:48:01 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: What lies at the end of a rainbow? Something different for everyone. For the photographer taking this picture, for example, one end of the rainbow ended at a tree. Others nearby, though, would likely see the rainbow end somewhere else. The reason is because a rainbow's position depends on the observer. The center of a rainbow always appears in the direction opposite the Sun, but that direction lines up differently on the horizon from different locations. This rainbow's arc indicates that its center is about 40 degrees to the left and slightly below the horizon, while the Sun is well behind the camera and just above the horizon. Reflections and refractions of sunlight from raindrops in a distant storm in the direction of the rainbow are what causes the colorful bands of light. This single exposure image was captured in early January near Knight's Ferry, California, USA.
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IBTL - In before the Leprechaun
That has about as much to do with astronomy as Epstein killing himself.
You and I both have the same complaint about what NASA posts. I put it up every day and wish they focused more on real astronomy instead of rainbows.
My Dad always used to tell me “You think money grows on trees?”
I would love to show him this picture if he were still around…🙂
I would remind NASA myself, but they don’t even return my calls.
I sent them a text to tell NASA to go to the end of that rainbow next to that tree and use what they find to bail out Silicon Valley Bank. Did they text me a “Thank You”? Noooo!
Mine was to volunteer as an astronaut. They wouldn’t even have to pay me. I’m still waiting for a reply.
A lot of people said that was in the stars.
Where’s me Pot o’gold?..........................
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