‘Fire rainbow’ phenom spotted in the skies over NJ and MSG
A rare atmospheric phenomenon known as a 'fire rainbow' was spotted in New Jersey and above Madison Square Garden. This event, which occurs when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in high-altitude clouds, had not been seen in the area for seven years. The vibrant colors of the fire rainbow have sparked hope among New Yorkers as the Knicks approach the NBA Finals.
- ▪The fire rainbow was visible in Edison, NJ, around 2:15 p.m. on a partly sunny day.
- ▪This phenomenon is characterized by a flat, horizontal band of colors that can resemble flames in the sky.
- ▪The last fire rainbow sighting in New Jersey occurred in May 2019.
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US News ‘Fire rainbow’ phenom spotted in the skies over NJ and MSG By Daniel Cody Published May 26, 2026, 11:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An apparent “fire rainbow” was visible across areas of New Jersey on Tuesday, a rare atmospheric phenomenon that hadn’t blanketed the skies of the Garden State in seven years. A rare “fire rainbow” was seen in the sky over these trees in Edison, N.J. early Tuesday afternoon, on a partly sunny day with no rain clouds in sight. NJ.com The rarity was witnessed amid the clouds over Edison in the western portion of Middlesex County at around 2:15 p.m., nj.com reported.
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