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Iridescent Clouds {InstaScience}

March 17, 2016 by Paige Hudson

Iridescent, a.k.a. rainbow, clouds are a beautiful phenomenon! Click on over to learn about the science behind these clouds.

Iridescent, a.k.a. rainbow, clouds are a beautiful phenomenon often seen during the winter months. The rainbow forms as ice crystals in the cloud cause the light to be split, just like a prism would.

Fun Fact – The term iridescent comes from the Greek goddess, Iris, who was the personification of a rainbow.

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Want to learn more about iridescent clouds? Check out the following articles:

  • Learn more about iridescent clouds from Atmosphere Optics.
  • What causes rainbow colors in clouds?
  • {Video} Incredible Iridescent Clouds from the Weather Channel

Related Homeschool Science Activities

Keep the learning going with these science activities!

  • Clouds and Weather – Learn how to predict the weather by observing the clouds with this activity from the Homeschool Scientist.
  • Make a Rainbow – Use a prism to make a rainbow on one of your walls. Then, let the students observe the different colors up close!

Filed Under: earth science, instascience, nature study, teaching science at home Tagged With: fall, instascience, spring, summer, weather, winter

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