Ice Crystal Refraction and Sunshine with Cumulus Clouds, May 2012 in Central New Jersey

These photos were taken with high cirrus clouds (composed of ice crystals) and lower level cumulus clouds (composed of water droplets) present.  The sunlight is refracted into rainbow-like colors by the cirrus ice crystals.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. George is also a meteorologist with ABC News and Cablevision News 12. Our website is WrightWeather.com.