Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2022 is “Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Entwistle). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

The featured image shows many parallel rainbow bands over a house with trees. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Entwistle Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your rainbow do this? After the remnants of Hurricane Florence passed over the Jersey Shore, New Jersey , USA in 2018, the Sun came out in one direction but something quite unusual appeared in the opposite direction: a hall of rainbows .”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 27, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Entwistle
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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