April rainfall will result in more than just May blossoms. We get to observe National Find a Rainbow Day on April 3. Rainbows have always appeared mystical to us. Who could blame us? Rainbows are both lovely and enigmatic.
This holiday affords us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate one of nature’s greatest wonders.
The background of National Find a Rainbow Day
Rainbows result from the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water, which causes a visible spectrum of light to appear in the heavens as a multicoloured arc. They always appear on the opposite side of the sky from the sun.
Rainbows are not necessarily located at a particular distance from where they are observed. They are an optical illusion when viewed from a specific angle relative to a light source, meaning that the closer you attempt to get, the further away it appears. Even if a person appears to be positioned directly beneath the rainbow, they will see a different rainbow in the distance. Rainbows are visions, they are only illusions, and they have nothing to conceal, to quote Kermit the Frog.
In 1979, Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher composed the iconic “Rainbow Connection” performed by Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) in The Muppet Movie, thereby creating a new favourite song for many young children and adults. Henson instructed that the opening scene should feature Kermit playing the banjo and singing while seated alone. Williams and Ascher composed the preponderance of the song quickly, but struggled with the chorus. While describing their dilemma to Williams’ then-wife Kate over dinner, they said they needed a phrase that would “provide a rainbow connection.” However, as they were describing it, they realised that “rainbow connection” was the precise phrase they required. Essentially, rainbows are mystical in addition to being scientific. This is the rainbow’s link.
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NATIONAL FIND A RAINBOW DAY ACTIVITIES
Try to Locate a Rainbow
A day that is slightly humid but sunny is ideal for spotting a rainbow. If you stand with your back to the sun and gaze to the horizon, you may be able to see a magnificent rainbow.
Create One’s Own Rainbow
Perhaps the day is too bright, and you cannot seem to locate a rainbow. You can easily create your own! A light mist from a water hose that catches the sun at a particular angle can produce its own rainbow. You can also make tie-dyed garments or rainbow-hued cupcakes to add a splash of colour to your day.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Events
Rainbows are a source of pride and expression for the LGBTQ+ community; if you can’t locate one in nature, celebrate your own pride or be an ally.
5 FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT RAINBOWS
Technically, all rainbows are double rainbows; the second arch is simply too feeble to be seen. If there is more water, the second arch will appear, creating a double rainbow.
Complete rainbows are only visible from the air. The interference of the ground lends it a more arc-like shape.
Iris was the name of an Ancient Greek deity devoted to rainbows. Arcus is her ancient Roman moniker.
When light bends airborne water droplets at precisely 42 degrees, we see a rainbow.
Hawaii sees more rainbows than anywhere else on earth due to its tropical climate.
NATIONAL FIND A RAINBOW DAY DATES
Year | Date | Day |
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2023 | April 3 | Monday |
2024 | April 3 | Wednesday |
2025 | April 3 | Thursday |
2026 | April 3 | Friday |
2027 | April 3 | Saturday |