How are rainbows formed. I know it’s about refraction from water droplets, but shouldn’t you see many tiny rainbows instead of one big one.

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How are rainbows formed. I know it’s about refraction from water droplets, but shouldn’t you see many tiny rainbows instead of one big one.

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Probably the [best explanation of rainbows](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hl7BLXq5vA) I’ve ever seen. Not ELI5 though, more like college physics level.
[Found a 1 minute explanation as well](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmdZVvzMzQ), closer to ELI5 level.

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