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Unusual Rainbows at Sunset Over Dublin

Dan Fruzzetti, Neighbor
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I took several photos from my front and back yards.  I wonder if anyone can explain to me why there appear to be two rainbows.  I always thought the refractive index of water indicated ONE rainbow.  Is there another substance, or another form of water droplet up there?  Or am I just unable to see most of the rainbow here?

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