What is a Rainbow?
A rainbow is a beautiful band of colors that appears in the sky.
When Does a Rainbow Happen?
A rainbow pops up when two special things happen:
- It rains: Rainy days can make the sky look gray and wet.
- The sun shines: If the sun comes out while it is still raining, something magical happens!
How Does a Rainbow Form?
When the sunlight shines through the drops of rain, the light gets bent and split into many colors. Here’s how:
- The sun shines its bright light.
- The raindrops act like tiny prisms (things that bend light).
- This bending splits the white light into a rainbow!
What Are the Colors of the Rainbow?
A rainbow has seven colors:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Indigo
- Violet
Fun Fact!
You can see a rainbow more easily if you stand with your back to the sun while looking at the rain. Try to spot one next time it rains and the sun comes out!