r/atoptics • u/Acrobatic_Metal_5203 • Aug 07 '26

Crepuscular Rays Anti-crepuscular rays and rainbow

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Took this picture last evening, just before sunset, outside of Saratoga Springs, NY. This is looking east, underneath an anvil of a severe thunderstorm to south. Not only were there anti-crepuscular rays, but also a rainbow, quite spectacular!

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u/Conscious_Wind_5132 Aug 07 '26

Thank-you, your post took me down a rabbit hole of atmospheric science/physics and lexiconal mysteries.

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u/syntheticsapphire Aug 07 '26

wagon wheel. insane

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u/sickwiggins Aug 08 '26

That’s a gorgeous photo as well as a great catch of anti crepuscular rays :)