Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes.

A full circle rainbow?

For centuries the rainbow has been an object of wonder for scientists and mathematicians. It has taken 2000 years to discover many of its secrets. This five track album uses 3D imagery to explain exactly how light is deflected off rain droplets to form the bow like shape we see. This material forms part of The Open University course MU120 Open mathematics.