2006-12-11 02:38:31 · 8 answers · asked by Jose` H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
It can be either ice crystals or water vapor in the upper atmosphere that causes this effect. Variations in angle and intensity of the sun as in season and time can also contribute to this anomaly.
2006-12-11 02:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tom H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you shine a light through a prism it splits the light up into the seven colours of the spectrum. This is due to different colour s of light light having different wavelengths. The water in the atmosphere acts as a prism and turns the light into a rainbow or a halo if tou are high enough above sea level.
2006-12-12 03:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atmosphere!
2006-12-11 02:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by lynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, acting as tiny prisms.
2006-12-11 02:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The weather and atmosphere.
2006-12-11 02:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by jeff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when rain or snow is falling with the sun out
2006-12-14 11:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
showers
2006-12-11 04:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cataracs
2006-12-11 02:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by Chrispy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋