Are fogbows unusual in Ireland?

pauldry · 03-01-2017 8:07pm #1

Was walking in Sligo today and there was a white rainbow at 330pm. Unfortunately I didnt have my camera but it was a fogbow.

I was just wondering are these common in Ireland or are they unusual? I cant remember seeing one as clearly as todays ever.

There was drizzle fog and sunshine so i guess the conditions were perfect. Can anyone more knowledgeable clarify further?

Graces7 · 04-01-2017 7:10am

I have seen them on days when the conditions are right, Utter beauty, but rare

joujoujou · 04-01-2017 2:16pm

Saw one last year, August or September IIRC. And that was the only one I've ever seen.

Somewhere between Ballymote and Bunninaden, co. Sligo.

Really regret I didn't stop and take a photo.

Popoutman · 06-01-2017 12:51pm

I see them regularly enough, though I have a habit of looking for atmospheric phenomena. Most people don't realise that they could be looking at a fogbow, given that the bows are generally free of colour and a lot more subtle than bows from larger raindrops.

space2ground1 · 06-01-2017 8:49pm

There was a fairly spectacular one in Dunmore East in Waterford during the summer. The photo doesn't do it justice!

joujoujou · 23-09-2017 7:27pm

One from last week. To be honest, I would not spot it (it's barely visible) but seeing weather conditions I knew I could expected one, so looked around.

Sorry for poor photos from the phone.

joujoujou · 25-09-2017 1:30pm

More experience or what?

Another one just a week after. :cool:

Are fogbows unusual in Ireland?

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