Double Rainbow: Livermore's Photo of the Week

LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore reader Jon Spalding shared this rare photo of a double rainbow spotted after the recent rains. No reports have been made whether or not there were two pots of gold at the end of those rainbows...

What causes a double rainbow? According to weather.com, the two rainbows appear “when refracted light does not escape the raindrop after being reflected the first time.” The first rainbow is considered the “primary rainbow” and the secondary rainbow displays the reverse colors of the primary due to the unique refraction.

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Cell phones capture amazing images. True DSLR cameras render detail that almost looks surreal.If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we’d love to feature it on Patch.We’re looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents.

So, bring ‘em on.

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Photo courtesy Jon Spalding