Updated June 5th, 2020 at 13:48 IST

'Rainbows are circles': Amusing video leaves internet stunned, netizens ask 'no gold?'

Rainbows, whether dark or faint, have always delighted the humankind. Recently, a video of a rainbow forming a circle has not only left everybody stunned.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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Rainbows, whether dark or faint, have always delighted the humankind. Recently, a video of a rainbow forming a complete circle has not only left everybody stunned but also busted the myth about gold at the end of the rainbow.  The clip shot from a balcony of a building located next to a beach proves that they aren’t just arcs in the sky but a complete circle.

The clip was shared on Twitter where the user revealed that it was indeed shot from a tall building in Salvador, Brazil. The 28-second clip starts with the user rotating the camera to trace the rainbow as it passes through the sky to touch the ground and again rise up. 

'There's no gold?'

The video has left people stunned and has been viewed over 141 thousand times since posted earlier on June 4. In addendum, the clip has also received 11.1 thousand likes and 2.6 thousand retweets. The post has been flooded by hilarious comments from netizens who have asked for gold at the end of the circle.  

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According to scientists, a rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky.  Humans are so fascinated by this vibrant phenomenon that there is a whole day dedicated to finding rainbows. According to reports, on April 3 every year, people around the world celebrate the Find a Rainbow Day, where they look for rainbows across the sky.

This day is also used to promote scientific research about Rainbows. Moreover, artists are encouraged to create beautiful images depicting rainbows. This day does not really have an official origin, as it is not considered an official national holiday in any country. However, people worldwide still celebrate this day by looking for colourful rainbows across the sky. 

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Published June 5th, 2020 at 13:48 IST