Hawai'i Skies
I took this picture while sailing on Nov. 9, 2025. It’s not unusual to see a rainbow over Waikīkī, but this one was low and seemed to be hugging the city.
Bruce Hidaka-Gordon
Waikīkī
These were taken at Kapi’olani Park right before sunset
Kristin Richards
Kapi’olani Park
This canyon is always breathtaking, but when you spot a rainbow after getting poured on with friends, it’s even more amazing!
Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros
Waimea Canyon, Kauaʻi
Took my usual long morning daily walk to reconnect with my creator, greeted by his paint brushed sky
Chris Mueller
Kailua Beach
From the Scenic Point on the Pali town bound before the tunnel. Worth it to pull over for a minute and see this before heading to work!
ChrisAnn Hayes
Pali
Clear skies and a faint rainbow after a few rounds of rain, surrounded by laughter in one of my favorite places.
Suchinroj
Waialua
Just as the sun peaked over the back of Diamond Head.
Julie Ford
Magic Island
Bingo! This is THE shot I wanted to share for the mission! Full rainbow over Waimea Bay in May 2013, Kaʻena Point in view. It was a very lucky moment!
Owana Kaʻōhelelani Salazar
Waimea Bay
We take the dogs to walk on Kahala Beach several times a week. We like to go late in the day when most people are gone or leaving. It always amazes us when this gorgeous beach is so quiet, especially so close to town and to our house. We've been coming here for years — actually with two other dogs who have since passed so we have a lot of memories of walking here. I love when there are just a couple of fishermen out or couples watching the sunset. They are always amused by our dogs who go racing down the beach together then charge into the water. The sunsets are glorious and perfectly framed by the trees and I love how the colors gradually go from blue to lavender to pink to yellow. Stunning!
Maia Rosen
Kāhala Beach
There was no one out in the water. My son was excited to get some practice in before his heat.
Alexis Seto
Sherwood Beach
It’s never too late to do a hike for the first time. Amazing views!
A. Kam Napier
Kaua‘i
We get stunning rainbows because of the frequent rains and sunshine at the same time. Especially during the winter months.
Carol Sears
Mililani Mauka
Not all sunrises involve flaming skies. Clouds lit by the sun and rain falling from below another Paukaʻa sunrise.
Barbara Rasmussen
Paukaʻa, Hawaiʻi
Starting the day with my daughter. The weather was cloudy and windy, but we decided to go for a swim regardless of the weather. We were rewarded with this memorable sunrise.
Deb Seibert
Bellows Beach
I enjoy watching the sunrise with its vibrant colors. It only last a few minutes but it’s a peaceful, contemplative way to start the day and the new year. May this year bring more aloha and unity and peace to our islands.
Linda Peters
Diamond Head
This photo was taken on an early walk up to Punchbowl and the sun was just peeking over the horizon, creating a scene of a tree of life. I walk many times up this road, but have never witnessed this light and color. Left me in awe as I stopped to take a photo and gaze at the beauty of Hawaiʻi’s sky.
Sharon Goebel
A walk up to Punchbowl
2026 has had some spectacular sunrises in East Hawai’i but this got my attention with the blinds closed! What a beautiful sight.
Barbara Rasmussen
East Hawai’i
What a great way to start the day!
Craig Washofsky
Kailua Beach
Of all my years on the island I've never seen such a perfect double rainbow.
Cuong Do
Hawaiian Memorial Park
I thought it was a unique view of the koolaus and the texture of the clouds.
Cuong Do
Kahaluʻu
A friend of mine and I were at Halekulani last evening listening to some awesome music and hula dancing when we noticed the lunar halo...amazing views!!!
Myra Tanabe
Halekulani
I was watching the 6 o'clock news that night showing all the flooding on the West Coast, and I looked out onto my lanai from my couch and witnessed this spectacular sunset. How blessed we are to live in Hawaiʻi!
Martha Penhall
Honolulu Tower in Chinatown
While I was passenger princess on the H-1, the sky turned into an orange colored sea. It was a surreal experience.
Kady Pascual
H-1 Freeway
The morning sun peaking through the clouds that make Kauaʻi the Garden Island.
Neil Brosnahan
Lihue, Kauaʻi