Geometry of a rainbow

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The light components reach the second observer from different raindrops. Because the colour components leave the raindrops at a very specific angle, the raindrops redirecting the light to the eyes are in a different position for each observer. The second observer sees another rainbow, which is farther behind.

Order of the colours in a rainbow.

Think about what this means for Julia. What will happen when she goes towards the rainbow?


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