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Sun Behind, Rain Ahead

A child stands with the Sun behind them and rain falling in front. A rainbow appears in the rain ahead.

In the picture

  1. The Sun disk behind the child: it shines from the back.
  2. The rain shower ahead: water drops fall in front of the child.
  3. The colored arc in the rain: sunlight makes a band of colors.

Examples

  • A rainbow seen in your backyard after a rain shower.
  • A garden hose rainbow with the Sun at your back.

Quiz: Sun Behind, Rain Ahead (Age 8)

  1. For a rainbow to appear in front of you, where must the Sun be?

    • Behind you
    • Right above you
    • In front of you
  2. What must be in front of you for a rainbow to form?

    • A clear sky with no clouds
    • Dry air all around you
    • Rain falling ahead of you
  3. What makes the colored band in the rain?

    • Wind blowing raindrops
    • Moonlight entering raindrops
    • Sunlight entering raindrops

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Science, Age 8