Why we see only one rainbow at some far away and not like many separated by some distance but making that same angle of 42°?

Asked Jan 27 '22 at 15:48

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We know that angle needed to see a rainbow assuming sun is at horizon is 42° but then why will that rainbow formation be unique and why not at that angle many rainbows be form in that angle why just a single rainbow is formed at that angle ? And will it be seen same for all height people ?

edited Jan 27 '22 at 16:12

Qmechanic

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asked Jan 27 '22 at 15:48

Orion_Pax

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Does this answer your question? Why aren't rainbows blurred-out into nothing after they are produced? – John Rennie Jan 27 '22 at 16:41
Thanks @John Rennie – Orion_Pax Jan 27 '22 at 17:56

Why we see only one rainbow at some far away and not like many separated by some distance but making that same angle of 42°?

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