Rainbows have been a symbol of hope, mystery, and magic for thousands of years. Long before scientists understood how light worked, ancient people created stories to explain the colorful arc in the sky. Some believed rainbows were bridges between worlds. Others said they were messages from the gods, signs of peace after storms, or pathways to good fortune.
But the real story behind rainbows comes down to sunlight and raindrops working together. When sunlight enters a raindrop, the light bends, bounces inside the drop, and spreads out into different colors. Each color bends at a slightly different angle, and when millions of drops do this at the same time, the sky paints the familiar arc — red at the top, violet at the bottom.
You can only see a rainbow if the sun is behind you and rain is in front of you. That’s why they appear after storms or when sunlight cuts through mist. And no matter how fast you run, you can never reach the end of a rainbow — it’s a circle of light that moves with you.
From ancient legends to modern science, rainbows have always been reminders that even after the darkest weather, something beautiful can appear.
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