Atmospheric Effect Collection

Double rainbow over a lake surrounded by trees

Aurora borealis seen over trees through a fish-eye lens, with an observer at far right. This light display (the northern lights) is seen in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis. This coloured atmospheric light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Rainbow over sand dunes. This arching spectrum of colours is seen when sunlight from behind the observer is reflected and refracted by rain in front

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817
STC175884 An iced-in British whaleboat is liberated by the suns rays, Baffin Bay, July 1817, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 21, by Jules Ferrario

Double rainbow over Colorado
A double rainbow over a field at Ft. Collins, Colorado USA

Lightning and rainbows, Arizona, USA C017 / 8425
Lightning and rainbows over Monument Valley, Arizona, USA, in September 2012

Sundog seen in the Mojave Desert sky, USA
Sundog. View of a sundog (parhelia) in the Mojave Desert sky. This optical atmospheric effect is a luminous and sometimes colourful area which appears on both sides of the Sun

Image of the optical effect known as corona
Image of the optical atmospheric effect known as a corona around the lunar disc. It consists of one or more rings located symmetrically around the Moon

Sun pillar and sun dogs
MODEL RELEASED. Sun pillar and sun dogs. Man standing in from of a sun pillar (centre) with two sun dogs either side of it. These optical effects are most commonly seen near sunrise or sunset

Sundogs and halo
Sundogs with halo. Trees silhouetted against the Sun, which is surrounded by a halo (circular) and sundogs (bright areas to left and right of the Sun)

Morning fog. This fog or mist is caused by the cooling of warm, moist air in the lowest layers of the atmosphere. Water vapour condenses into droplets as the air cools

Halo around the Sun
Solar halo. A luminous ring, sometimes seen around the sun, it is caused by refraction by small ice particles high in Earths atmosphere. Photographed on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Pollen corona. Pine tree branch in front of a corona (luminous disk) around the Moon. A corona is an optical atmospheric effect

Haloes, historical artwork
Haloes in the winter sky. Historical artwork of a spectacular display of haloes around the Sun over a snowy forest. Haloes are formed by the refraction of the Suns light inside tiny regular ice

Rainbow over a motorway

Mirage. The double inverted image seen above the horizon is caused by the refraction of light by layers of warm air resting above layers cooled by the water

Von Karman vortices, Cape Verde islands
Von Karman vortices. Terra satellite image of von Karman vortices (best seen at top left) in clouds over the Cape Verde Islands off West Africa

Rainbow over a lake. A rainbow is seen when sunlight is refracted and reflected by raindrops in the air in front of an observer. Photographed at Surprise Lake, Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Sundog behind camp on ice stream, Antarctica
Sundog photographed on the Rutford Ice Stream, Antarctica. Technically known as parhelia, sundogs are points of brightness on one or both sides of the setting sun

Sundog
The optical atmospheric phenomenon known as parhelia or more commonly as sundog. Sundogs are luminous and sometimes colourful areas which appear on both sides of the sun

Rainbow and a lighthouse. This arching spectrum of colours is seen when sunlight from behind the observer is reflected and refracted by rain in front

Rainbow over a scots pine forest (Pinus sylvestris). Photographed in August, in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Moon dog. Also known as a mock moon, this optical atmospheric effect is seen as bright areas on either side of the Moon. A similar effect is also seen with the Sun, known as a Sun dog or mock sun

Lunar rainbow, historical artwork
Lunar rainbow. Historical artwork of a lunar rainbow, or moonbow, over a castle in Compiegne, France. A lunar rainbow is formed by the same process as a normal rainbow

Unusual halo around sun
An unusual halo. A halo is formed when light from the Sun is refracted by tiny hexagonal ice crystals high in the atmosphere. The most common halo is 22 arc-degrees in diameter

Desert mirage, 1854 artwork
Desert mirage. Artwork published in 1854 of a mirage in a desert, giving the impression of a pool of water where none exists

Rainbow over fields

Lunar halo over a desert
Lunar Halo over a desert with saguaro cacti (Carnegiea gigantea). A lunar halo, also known as a paraselene or moon dog, is caused by the refraction (bending)

Fogbow, Hawaii
Fogbow on a mountain road. Fogbows occur when the water droplets in the air are less than half a millimetre in size. Larger droplets would create a rainbow. Photographed at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Rainbow over trees

Double rainbow over a town amid trees

Rainbow over trees

Rainbow over a field

Rainbow. Image showing the supernumerary arcs under the main arc of a rainbow

Rainbow in a darkened sky

Fogbow over standing stones. Fogbows occur when the water droplets in the air are less than half a millimetre in size. Larger droplets would create a rainbow. Photographed in Brittany, France

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"Nature's Spectacular Symphony: Captivating Atmospheric Effects Unveiled" Witness the mesmerizing dance of the Aurora borealis, as vibrant hues paint the night sky with ethereal beauty. A double rainbow gracefully arches over a serene lake, casting an enchanting spell on all who behold its magical presence. Once again, the captivating Aurora borealis illuminates the darkness, transforming it into a canvas of celestial wonder. Behold a breathtaking sight as a radiant rainbow stretches across vast sand dunes, creating a harmonious blend of colors and textures. A town is graced by nature's gift - a magnificent double rainbow that seems to bridge heaven and earth in perfect harmony. In July 1817, witness an extraordinary event as the sun liberates an iced-in British whaleboat in Baffin Bay, infusing hope and warmth into frozen waters. Colorado is blessed with nature's marvels once more – be captivated by the rare sighting of a double rainbow against majestic mountain peaks. The Port of Hamburg in Germany becomes even more picturesque when adorned with vibrant rainbows that emerge after rainfall showers pass through. Experience nature's grand spectacle as lightning streaks across Arizona's skies while rainbows gracefully appear - contrasting forces coexisting in perfect harmony. Prepare to be enchanted yet again by the mystical allure of the Aurora borealis; its ever-changing lights painting celestial masterpieces above us all. In this world full of wonders and surprises, atmospheric effects remind us how small we are compared to Mother Nature’s immense power and creativity. Whether it’s witnessing dancing curtains of light during an Aurora borealis display or being awestruck by multiple rainbows gracing our surroundings at once – these phenomena leave us humbled and filled with awe for our planet’s natural beauty. From shimmering lakes reflecting vivid colors to sandy landscapes transformed into vibrant canvases, atmospheric effects create moments of pure magic.