In the sky over Canada appeared upside-down rainbow

Over Canada is a unique upside-down rainbow, which is formed exclusively near bodies of water, though very rarely. As explained by the experts the sun rays bounced off the water surface, creating a unique phenomenon. Also there are other conditions for the appearance of an inverted rainbow, which are not yet known to scientists.

"Wrong" the rainbow appeared in the clear sky through the ice crystals and the sun, which was shining at an angle through the Cirrus clouds at a height of 6-7 km. The phenomenon usually disappears in half an hour.

Typically, an inverted rainbow seen by people from cold countries, where the air is filled with a sufficient amount of ice crystals. At an altitude of approximately 7 kilometers on the convex clouds falling light. They are reflected from the crystals, and was followed in the atmosphere, and there was an indescribable sight.

Upside down rainbow shines much brighter common. People in the phenomenon usually surprised by the arrangement of colors in reverse order. A rainbow disappears when a violation of the order of the crystals.

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