 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Circular Rainbow Viewed from the Tower of Viterbo Airport, Italy

   May 06, 2021

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   Photographer:  Marco Meniero

   Summary Authors:  Marco Meniero;  Jim Foster

   Shown above is a nearly complete  rainbow as observed from the top
   of the control tower at Viterbo Airport, Italy. It was captured using a
   fisheye lens on December 7, 2020. When viewed from aloft, it can be
   seen that rainbows are circular structures, as first described by
    Renes Descartes almost 400 years ago. The shadow of the camera is
   at the center of the rainbow circle, facing the  antisolar point.
   Note also the faint  secondary bow.


   Viterbo Airport (Rome), Italy Coordinates: 42.436111, 12.061667


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Atmospheric Effects Links

     *  Atmospheric Optics
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     *  Refraction Index
     *  Image Gallery: Atmospheric Effects
     *  What is a Rainbow?

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