Buenos Aires, January 15 (NA) -- After a chaotic day marked by power cuts and a heat index that exceeded 36 degrees, the arrival of rain brought with it a spectacle that quickly went viral on social media: a double rainbow crossed the sky of Buenos Aires at sunset.
According to the Argentine News Agency, this optical phenomenon not only has a fascinating physical explanation but also carries a strong spiritual symbolism for various cultures.
The Scientific Explanation: a 'mirror' in the sky
From a meteorological standpoint, a double rainbow is caused by the double reflection of sunlight inside raindrops.
The primary rainbow: This is the brightest one and forms from a single bounce of light inside the drop.
The secondary rainbow: It is fainter and is located above the first one. It occurs when the light bounces twice before exiting the drop.
Inverted colors: A key curiosity is that in the second rainbow, the colors appear reversed: red is on the inside and violet on the outside, due to the angle of the light's exit after the second bounce.
What does it mean spiritually?
Beyond physics, the appearance of a double rainbow is often interpreted as a powerful sign:
Transformation and hope: It is associated with the end of difficulties (like the storm) and the beginning of a period of calm and renewal.
Connection between worlds: Spiritually, it is said that the first rainbow represents the material world and the second, the spiritual realm, acting as a bridge between both.
Good fortune: In Eastern culture and other traditions, seeing two rainbows at the same time is considered an omen of success, abundance, and 'double blessings' for whoever sees it.
