How to Create a Double Rainbow From decorating your home to teaching a room full of students, Rainbow Symphony loves bringing rainbows and science into your daily life! We’re experts on rainbows, as well as all things, light and color so when you’re wondering how to create a double rainbow, we can help! If you’re ready to learn what a double rainbow is, how to make one that’s vibrant all the time, and where you can see them in nature, read on here for more information. What is a Double Rainbow? You may have thought there w...

The Science of Diffraction: What is the Diffraction of Light? Light waves are known to behave in one of three ways when they reach the boundary of a medium. That is, the end of one medium and/or the beginning of another. They are either reflected, refracted, or diffracted. Diffraction is the phenomenon in which a wave changes direction as it bends around an object in its path or passes through an opening. Reflection occurs when a wave comes into contact with a surface, bounces off the surface, and is redirected back into its original medium. Refract...

Festival Glasses For EDM Concerts: Add Some Rainbows to Your Next Event We all know that half of the fun of an EDM concert is dressing up for it. Furry boots, neon backpacks, and face paint are optional, but proper shades for raves are an absolute must to complete the electronic dance experience. EDM Shades For Every Occasion and Outfit At Rainbow Symphony, you’ll find a wide array of Rainbow Glasses® for your next big concert. Our Plastic Diffraction Glasses use the highest quality holographic lenses to diffract every laser and light into a shower of magical ra...

Exploring the Spectrum of Visible Light Last updated: 12 September 2026 Key Takeaway The visible light spectrum is the small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can detect, spanning approximately 380 to 700 nanometers. Visible light appears as a continuous range of colors from red, which has the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies, to violet, which has the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies. Prisms, diffraction gratings, and simple spectrometers can separate white light into its component wavel...

How To Watch A Solar Eclipse: 5 Tips for an Unforgettable Experience Few occurrences in nature can rival the jaw-dropping beauty of a solar eclipse. Solar eclipses should not be missed, but they should also not be viewed without the proper safety measures in mind. Here’s a guide on how to watch a solar eclipse from the experts here at Rainbow Symphony: 1. Protect Your Eyes There are a number of ways to enjoy a solar eclipse (and we’ll get into those here), but the most important thing to remember is that you cannot view an eclipse without the proper equipment ...

The Different Types of Eclipses Last updated: 21 September 2026 Key Takeaways Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and can be partial, annular, total, or hybrid. Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow and can be total, partial, or penumbral. From Earth, Mercury and Venus are the only planets that can be seen transiting the Sun. Solar eclipses and planetary transits require proper solar viewing protection. Eclipses are a fascinating part of our universe and they are ...

How to Decorate Your Kid’s Room Kids Room Decoration Ideas Whether your child is just now getting their own room or it’s time to rethink their current decor, making sure your child loves everything about their room is crucial. Rainbow Symphony has some amazing kids room decoration ideas that will excite and delight any kid who is interested in the solar system, rainbows, and colors. Our suncatchers are the perfect way to enhance any aspect of your kid’s room. Check out our favorite suncatchers and kid friendly decor here! ...

Different Kinds of Rainbows Whether you stand outside during every rain shower to spot rainbows or you just enjoy seeing them around, there are tons of different kinds of rainbows to spot and learn about. From multiple variations on the single arc rainbow to twinned rainbows and double arcs, check out what rainbows hold in store for you! Singe Arc Rainbows There are 12 different kinds of single arc rainbows that are decided based on the colors, strength of the bands, and supernumerary bows that appear, or don’t appear,...

Welcome to the Rainbow Symphony Blog Hello, and welcome to the Rainbow Symphony blog! We’re on a mission to stimulate curiosity and discovery in everyone around the globe! Our founder spent his life making things. From stained glass to leatherworking, he was obsessed with learning how everything worked and creating new items to share with the world. After discovering diffraction grating over 40 years ago, Mark was inspired to bring rainbows to everyone. Rainbow Symphony was born from a curious mind and a passion for art. Now, we...