The higher your vantage point, the more likely you’ll see more of the rainbow’s circle. Chen Hui/VCG via Getty Images The legend goes that there is a pot of gold hidden at the end of every rainbow.

These days, it’s common to see rainbow photos flooding social media right after it rains. Whether they appear over crowded city streets or quiet fields, rainbows always catch people’s eyes. They might ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Can rainbows form in a circle? – Henry D., age 7 ...