What is the physics behind the formation of double rainbows?

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2026-04-16 17:25

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Double rainbows are formed when sunlight is refracted, or bent, twice inside raindrops, creating a secondary rainbow outside the primary one. This occurs because the light is reflected off the back of the raindrop before exiting, causing the colors to be reversed in the secondary rainbow.

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