You know what instantly makes a rainy day even better and makes children smile? Finding a rainbow once the clouds begin to clear! Here are 15 examples of the natural phenomenon that enhance Arizona’s natural beauty. Check them out for yourself!

  1. Here’s a look at a beautiful double rainbow just over the Grand Canyon. So pretty!

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  1. Here’s another look at a rainbow over the Grand Canyon. The rich colors really compliment the rainbow here.

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  1. This one almost looks like it is inside the canyon!

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  1. And, before moving on to another location, here is a look at a double rainbow over the El Tovar Hotel.

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  1. The way the sun hits the rocks in the Sedona area is beautiful but add in a rainbow? Stunning!

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  1. Finding a rainbow while on a road trip is great. Finding two is even better! These were found near Green Valley.

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  1. A rainbow sits over the Painted Desert—a truly pretty sight.

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  1. This rainbow stands out against the dark sky at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

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  1. This is nice panoramic view of a double rainbow at the Wupatki National Monument.

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  1. El Capitan, also known as Agathla Peak at Monument Valley, makes a great location for viewing a rainbow.

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  1. A rainbow over Watson Lake? It makes such a pretty sight.

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  1. I love how incredibly bright this rainbow looks against the dark sky.

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  1. Here is another pretty, though faint, rainbow over Sedona’s red rocks.

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  1. This is an amazing photo taken by one of our readers showing a rainbow in the canyon to Finger Rock at the Santa Catalinas.

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  1. Finally, here’s a rainbow by South Mountain. Do you think someone found a pot of gold in the fields?

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When was the last time you saw a rainbow grace us with its presence in our beautiful state? We would love to hear from you in the comments section below!

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Daniel Langer/Flickr

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John Weiss/Flickr

Ken Bosma/Flickr

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Jason/Flickr

Akos Kokai/Flickr

Stephen Archer/Flickr

Michael Wilson/Flickr

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Stephen Rees/Flickr

Michael Stoklos

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