Williamsburg, Kentucky: Moonbow at Cumberland Falls

During nights on or near a full moon, when the sky's clear, Cumberland Falls creates a Moonbow, which it claims is "a phenomenon not found anywhere else in the Western Hemisphere."

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Moon Bow - Rainbow visible at night

The Moon Bow is a rain bow only visible at night. It is located near Corbin, KY in an area known as Cumberland Gap. The Moon Bow is only visble on a very clear night during a full moon. The best time for viewing is aroung midnight. According to literature, this natural phenomenon only occurs in two places in the world -- the other is in Victoria Falls, Africa. The moon and this waterfall are in alignment so the the moon's light creates the "Moon Bow" in the spray created by the water fall. The night I was there I never saw a complete bow but the prism was clearly visible and was about 15 feet wide. I recommend a night's accommodation at the Dupont Lodge. The lodge is just minutes from the Moon Bow. It is a requirement to eat dinner at the lodge and sit next to the window. They throw out food and opossums, racoons, skunks, and foxes come there and eat while you enjoy your dinner.

[Randal Holloway, 11/26/2001]

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Moonbow at Cumberland Falls

Address:: 7351 KY-90, Williamsburg, KY
Directions:: I-75 exit 25. Drive west on US Hwy 25 W/Cumberland Falls Hwy for 7.5 miles. Bear right onto Hwy 90. Drive eight miles. You'll see the sign for the parking lot and visitor center on the right.
Hours:: Only visible after dark. (Call to verify)
Phone:: 606-528-4121