2006-08-24 10:58:21 · 4 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The same way a rainbow forms, rain or mist to your face and full or nearly full moonlight to your back. Both must be at proper angles to your eyes or the refraction ("bow") won't be visible.
Although these are much fainter than daylight rainbows, they are still beautiful when you can glimpse one.
2006-08-24 11:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by ©2009 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The moon is reflecting white light from the sun. When that reflected light hits moisture in the the air at the correct angle, the water vapor splits the light into its component colors. Same process that causes visible rainbows during the day.
2006-08-28 08:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon is reflecting white light from the sun. When that reflected light hits moisture in the the air at the correct angle, the water vapor splits the light into its component colors. Same process that causes visible rainbows during the day.
2006-08-24 18:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by bestguessing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By ice crystals hanging in a dense warm body reflecting light.
2006-08-28 15:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋