Moonbow
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmuːnbəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Moonbow is a noun meaning (meteorology) A rainbow formed by moonlight diffracted by water droplets in the air, usually fainter than a daytime rainbow and with fewer distinguishable colours.
Meaning
(meteorology) A rainbow formed by moonlight diffracted by water droplets in the air, usually fainter than a daytime rainbow and with fewer distinguishable colours.
Example Sentences
Often rainbows by night or moonbows span the lake.
Among the rarer optical effects associated with the moon are also moonbows or lunar rainbows.
When the sun shines over Kentucky's Cumberland Falls, the mist creates a rainbow on most days. If the moon shines brightly enough, it can create a moonbow, too!
Word Forms
- moonbows
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moonlight, moon-light, moonbath, moon-shine, moonshine, moonglade.
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