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Colors in the Sky-What makes this happen?
Aug 7, 2007 | 1:11 PM
Category: Weather
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This may sound like a dumb question but, last week we were outside and my hubby looked up and saw this 'spot' of color in the clouds. There was no rain (unless it did and just never made it to the ground(?),  or just not in our area). It was neat  and really pretty to see, so I  just thought I'd ask. What is this? Just a part of a Rainbow?  I'm going to try and post a couple pictures here, I hope this works. lol  In these pictures the 'spot' looks a bit bigger than it did in person. Had a hard time trying to get it in a photo so I hope you can see it.

 

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chrisazimmer read my blog view my photos
Aug 7, 2007 | 7:05 PM

It could be a "sun dog" or reflection of the sun in the ice crystals in the sky. Check out this website for a whole host of atmospheric optics. The section called "Ice Halos" should cover what you saw.

http://www.atoptics.co.uk/
Motox99 read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2007 | 8:11 AM

Thanks so much Chrisazimmer! Going to check it out.
girlscout read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2007 | 9:31 AM

Looks like part of a rainbow to me!
Motox99 read my blog view my photos
Aug 8, 2007 | 2:31 PM

That's what I thought too girlscout, but I wasn't sure. lol We looked all over for more of it but didn't see anymore. Just thought it was neat because it was such a small spot and it was almost straight up and down- second picture looks more vertical.
808cindy
Aug 8, 2007 | 3:16 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow

Check out this info on rainbows. Might give you some insight as to why the mini-rainbow in the sky. Good luck!
rickyw read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2007 | 7:41 AM

that might be a death ray motox....was there a big patch of brown vegetation directly under it?
Motox99 read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2007 | 8:59 AM

On another site it talks about Sun Dogs. From what it says, I think thats what it was. Sorry no Death Ray!lol Thanks again for all the info
Motox99 read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2007 | 11:07 AM

Also while seeing it in person it was more intense than in the pictures... I mean really vibrant. I wish I could take better photos.
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