Rare Rainbow Lightning Captured Over Twins Game in Minneapolis as Storms Disrupt Play!
A rare photo of rainbow lightning was captured during a Minnesota Twins game, going viral as severe thunderstorms interrupted play. 🌐 #News #MinneapolisMN #Minnesota #Sports
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A captivating photo featuring the unusual combination of a rainbow and lightning has been making rounds online. The image was captured during a Minnesota Twins game on Monday, August 26, at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Twins were playing against the Atlanta Braves when this extraordinary phenomenon took place.
The Twins shared the photo on their social media, describing the unique sky above the stadium.
The image shows a bright rainbow arching over the field, with a bolt of lightning striking in the background, creating a dramatic scene with a sky colored in shades of purple and red.
The game, which ended in a 6-10 loss for the Twins, was briefly halted due to severe thunderstorms that rolled through Minneapolis.
Reports indicated that weather sirens sounded inside the stadium during the first inning, and as the rain intensified, fans sought cover using whatever materials they could find.
Meteorologists explain that rainbow lightning occurs when a thunderstorm happens while the sun is still shining. The sunlight interacts with water droplets in the air, creating a rainbow, while the lightning adds a striking visual contrast.
For this rare event to be visible, the observer needs to be positioned with the sun behind them, looking toward the storm.
Written by JackAndKitty.com Midwest News Reporter Maria Garcia, with additional reporting by Jack and Kitty Norton.
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