I see other comments about Hawai'i here. My moonbow viewing was also in Hawai'i. It was Summer Solstice 1998 and we had a potluck celebration in South Kohala on the Big Island. There was a misty not-quite-real-rain drifting in from the ocean. I went outside to enjoy the twilight, facing West toward the water, and the Full Moon rose behind me, shining into the mist. There was a brilliant, exquisite bow, every color perfectly visible but silvery, instead of the usual warmth. I went in to share the news, and a couple of people came outside to see. We watched for a good half hour until finally the Moon rose high enough that the colors faded. It was a one-of-a-kind memory that I've always treasured. Thanks for this article.
I see other comments about Hawai'i here. My moonbow viewing was also in Hawai'i. It was Summer Solstice 1998 and we had a potluck celebration in South Kohala on the Big Island. There was a misty not-quite-real-rain drifting in from the ocean. I went outside to enjoy the twilight, facing West toward the water, and the Full Moon rose behind me, shining into the mist. There was a brilliant, exquisite bow, every color perfectly visible but silvery, instead of the usual warmth. I went in to share the news, and a couple of people came outside to see. We watched for a good half hour until finally the Moon rose high enough that the colors faded. It was a one-of-a-kind memory that I've always treasured. Thanks for this article.