See it: Skydivers capture true shape of a rainbow as they plummet toward Earth

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom – A rainbow may appear as though it is a half circle, with the middle showcasing its colors across a blue landscape of the sky. However, this common weather phenomenon is actually a full circle.

Skydivers in the United Kingdom captured stunning views, showing the true shape of a rainbow from thousands of feet up in the sky.

A rainbow is created with a few main ingredients including, rain, sun and angle alignment. These create the reflection and refraction needed for these beautiful arcs. From the ground, you only see the top part of the circle because the rest is blocked by the ground.

Recently, a group of skydivers in the United Kingdom captured a rain "circle" in its true form as they tumbled toward Earth. The video above was taken by Paul Dewery with S