A double rainbow is considered a symbol of transformation and is a sign of good fortune in eastern cultures. ... A double rainbow, due to its reversal of colors, represents the movement from earth to heaven and is considered to be a sign of future success. Rainbows are used symbolically in mythology, religion and the arts.

Is Double rainbow rare?

They aren't as rare as they may seem and how they form isn't so unusual. Rainbows form when sun hits a raindrop and light bends or refracts. ... A double rainbow happens when light is reflected twice in a drop. This is why we see two different reflections, deriving from different angles.

What are two rainbows called?

On rare occasions, two rainbows form at the same time. The first and brighter rainbow is called the primary rainbow. The second less vivid one is called the secondary rainbow. It occurs when refracted light bounces of the raindrop not once but twice, producing a secondary rainbow with its colours inverted.