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Where Do Moonbows Occur?

Kris Bedenian
Feb 10, 2022

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Photo of a tree with a moonbow next to it.
Photo by Andrew Sterling on Unsplash

“Remember, if you see a Moonbow this night, it’s a clear sign!”

— Pinterest

And I imagine a unicorn won’t be too far behind.

There are two places where you can see moonbows constantly. One is Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, and the other is Cumberland Falls near Corbin, Kentucky.

Although unique, it doesn’t mean they cannot emerge in other places. However, they’re rare, and the conditions must be perfect for them to occur. Plus, you would have to be in the right place at the right time.

There needs to be enough sunlight reflecting off the moon to create a nighttime rainbow.

The moon needs to be in a certain position, it needs to be extremely dark with enough moisture for the moonlight to refract properly. They often appear white to the human eye! Have you ever seen one?

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Kris Bedenian
Kris Bedenian

Written by Kris Bedenian

I’m a writer who has journaled for 26 years. My battle with breast cancer has given me a new perspective on life. Writing is a way for me to give back.

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