THIS is the amazing moment a “unique” circular rainbow is spotted by two lucky skydivers.
Rare footage taken during the jump shows the phenomenon taking place as the pair parachute down from the plane.
The footage was captured during a tandem jump earlier this month
They are shown smiling and gesturing in disbelief as they continue their descent
The skydivers hailed the ‘special moment’ they spotted the rainbow
The skydivers hailed the “special moment” they spotted the rainbow over Nottinghamshire earlier this month.
Instructor Jan Zackl can be seen pointing out the rainbow to his fellow diver before tracing it with his finger.
During the clip, they are shown smiling and gesturing in disbelief as they continue their descent.
Jan, from organisers Skydive Langar, told how they had been transfixed by the rare sight for the “whole flight”.
Speaking to the BBC, he said: “We spent pretty much the whole flight down looking at it.
“It was very cool and a very special thing to be able to share.
“All skydives are special, and the sky is a beautiful place to be, but this one was unique. It was absolutely beautiful and such a rare treat.”
Other staff members from the skydiving firm explained the weather conditions allowed the pair to see the rainbow very clearly.
Laura Hampton added: “It’s really rare. We get to see small ones from the plane but that’s never so clear or defined.
“This one was definitely special.”
According to the Met Office, circular rainbows are only spotted from above and are often seen from aircraft.
As we normally view rainbows from the ground, we are only able to see the classic arch shape we are all familiar with.
The centre of a rainbow is directly opposite the position of the sun in the sky.
And provided weather conditions are right, we are able to observe the rainbow in its entirety.
Langar SkydiveStaff members from the skydiving firm explained the weather conditions allowed the pair to see the rainbow very clearly[/caption]
Langar SkydiveInstructor Jan Zackl can be seen pointing out the rainbow to his fellow diver and traces it with his finger[/caption]
Langar SkydiveCircular rainbows are typically spotted from the sky and are often seen from aircraft[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
