#RisingBite: Why does the sun come out when it’s raining?

Growing up you may been told that rain with sunshine signifies a monkey’s wedding.

Sun showers are a scientific phenomenon defined by stereotypes. Credit: Pinterest

Did you know that in many countries it means something similar?

In parts of Sudan, it’s a donkey and monkey wedding, in the mean time wolves and jackals are tying the knot in Morroco. In Algeria, a lioness is giving birth, while in Eritrea a hyena is also in labour.

And lastly, a Zombie is beating his wife for salty food in Haiti.

Linguistics has termed the phenomenon a sun shower.

Sun showers occur when accompanying winds associated with a rain storm blowing raindrops into an area where there are no clouds. Sometimes it’s created when a single rain cloud passes overhead, and the sun’s angle keeps the sunlight from being obstructed by overhead clouds.

Also read: Sun Showers and the Science Behind This Weather Paradox

Whatever you may call it or it may mean to you, rain when its sunny is a marvel. Funny thing is though, the rainy season usually happens in summer, so why is it odd when it rains with a background of perfect sunshine?