Roter Regenbogen

Explanation

When the sun is low over the horizon, rainbows can appear partially or completely red. The same effect occurs as with the evening or morning glow. At a low sun position, the light has to travel a longer path through the atmosphere. The short-wave blue light is scattered more strongly than the red light. The rainbow appears red.

Photos

Red Rainbow
Segment of a red rainbow (Photo: Hermann Koberger)
Red Rainbow
Red rainbow photographed on 08/26/2012 in Utah, USA (Photo: Andreas Möller)