Particles suspended in the atmosphere scatter different wavelengths of sunlight differently. When smoke, dust, or other aerosols are abundant, shorter wavelengths can be scattered away more strongly, leaving more reddish or orange light reaching...
A rainbow produced by moonlight is called a moonbow or lunar rainbow. It requires bright moonlight, water droplets, and the correct geometry between the Moon, observer, and precipitation. Because moonlight is much dimmer than sunlight, moonbows...
The edge of a ****** can sometimes be surprisingly sharp. Small convective showers can produce heavy precipitation over a narrow area while immediately adjacent locations receive little or nothing. Wind can further shift the falling rain beneath...
Not every lightning strike begins in a cloud and travels downward. Tall structures such as skyscrapers, communication towers, and wind turbines can initiate upward lightning under certain electrical conditions. A discharge can develop from the...