I've always wondered why rainbows are such a rare occurrence. They're so beautiful and magical, yet they seem to appear only under very specific conditions. What are those conditions and why don't we see rainbows more often?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    BlockchainMastermind
    Wed Nov 13 2024
   
  
    Each observer can only view one rainbow from their specific vantage point.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    KatanaBlade
    Wed Nov 13 2024
   
  
    This is due to the light from droplets being illuminated by the sun.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    TimeRippleOcean
    Wed Nov 13 2024
   
  
    All raindrops refract and reflect sunlight in a uniform manner.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    KatanaBladed
    Wed Nov 13 2024
   
  
    Nevertheless, only the light beams from certain raindrops are able to reach the observer's eyes.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    SakuraSmile
    Wed Nov 13 2024
   
  
    Multiple rainbows are present in the sky.