Double rainbow stretches over New York City on 9/11 anniversary: 'Light on a dark day'

Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY
Updated ·2 min read

The rain and clouds that hung over New York City broke just in time to create a double rainbow over the city on Monday, which marked the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

As the city and the world remembered the 2001 attacks that left 2,977 dead across New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the double rainbow stretched over Lower Manhattan Monday evening.

The stunning sight prompted some New Yorkers to mark the moment by honoring those who were killed in the attacks. Steven Bognar of WNBC added it symbolized "light on a dark day."

Photos: Americans honor those lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks

Photos of the Sept. 11 double rainbow over New York City

A rainbow is seen in the sky above Lower Manhattan area of New York from across the Hudson River on the 22th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
A rainbow is seen in the sky above Lower Manhattan area of New York from across the Hudson River on the 22th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
A rainbow stretches across the sky above Lower Manhattan in New York, as seen from across the Hudson River, in Jersey City, N.J., on the 22th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
A rainbow stretches across the sky above Lower Manhattan in New York, as seen from across the Hudson River, in Jersey City, N.J., on the 22th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

The rainbow was also visible across the river in New Jersey, where the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills played in the season opener on Monday Night Football.

A parking attendant views a rainbow outside Met Life stadium before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A parking attendant views a rainbow outside Met Life stadium before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Reactions of the Sept. 11 double rainbow over New York City

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York City: Rainbow seen over NYC on 9/11 anniversary, photos show

  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next

Latest Stories