Double rainbow appears during clap for carers tribute

Double rainbow over Hanthorpe in Lincolnshire Image copyright Heidi80
Image caption The rainbow has become a symbol of thanks to the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic

A double rainbow appeared across the sky as people applauded NHS and key workers on their doorsteps.

BBC Weather Watchers across England captured the phenomenon which appeared in several parts of the country on Thursday evening.

It happened as residents took part in "Clap for Carers" - a weekly tribute to those working on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic.

The rainbow has become a symbol of thanks to key workers, with many displaying homemade pictures of them in their windows.

Some areas of the country were treated to the double arches, while others spotted vivid streaks of colour. Here is a selection.

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Image caption This double rainbow could be seen in Thetford, Norfolk
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Image caption These beautiful arches appeared over the sea in Teignmouth, Devon
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Image caption The double rainbow appeared after a rainy end to the month, which had been sunny for the majority of lockdown
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Image caption The rainbow was spotted by lots of people in London where it seemed to end on the Shard
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Image caption BBC Weather Watcher Happy Snapper captured this rainbow appearing from a storm cloud over Whittlesey, in Cambridgeshire moments before the weekly clap for carers
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Image caption The colours were particularly vibrant in Holmrook, Cumbria
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Image caption This rainbow appeared above a building in Wickford, in Essex, where the word "hope" can be seen in the window