December 22, 2018 | Switch to thumbnails
On the winter solstice, the sun sets at the most southern direction on the compass all year (241 degrees WSW). As rainbows are visible opposite the direction of the sun, this one is shifted as far east-northeast as a rainbow can appear near sunset.
2018 Winter Solstice Rainbow over downtown Raleigh
Winter Solstice Rainbow over the Raleigh skyline
98% Full moon rise over Raleigh on the Winter Solstice
Downtown Raleigh lit up for the Holiday Season
Norfolk Southern Train leaving Raleigh from Boylan Bridge
Winter Solstice Rainbow over the Raleigh skyline
Sunset from Dix Hill 2018
New color combination in the Raleigh skyline
Winter Solstice Rainbow over the Raleigh skyline
Closeup of sunlight downtown
Winter Solstice Rainbow over the Raleigh skyline
High Contrast sunlight on downtown Raleigh