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...

Interference and Diffraction: How It Affects the Light Around Us As you look at the horizon after a rainstorm, you see it in looming in the distance. It’s a rainbow. Of course, there’s no pot of gold at its end, but there is a wealth of knowledge that the rainbow can teach us about wave diffraction. How about a more man-made phenomenon? As you spin a CD back and forth between your fingers, the back of the disc flashes a brilliant array of colors. Why does the CD react like this? It’s simple: the principles of interference and diffraction are at work, causi...

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...

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,...

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 Eclipses are a fascinating part of our universe and they are often exciting events around the world. Learn more about the different types of eclipses with Rainbow Symphony today! Solar Eclipse* A solar eclipse is when the sun is covered by the Moon. There are four types of solar eclipses. Partial eclipse In a partial eclipse, the Moon crosses the path of the sun, but does not completely block it out. The umbral shadow of the Moon misses the Earth, and only its penumbral shadow hits us. We end...

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! ...

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...