STUNNING PHOTOS: Rainbow begins at World Trade Center day before 14th year since 9/11 attacks

NEW YORK -- Stunning photos show a rainbow coming from the World Trade Center in New York City Thursday, one day before the city marks the 14th year since an attack on Lower Manhattan.

The rainbow made its debut at about 8 a.m. between rain showers.

Many photos were posted to social media from throughout the city, but the most remarkable were those showing the WTC.

Ben Sturner was positioned just right to capture the rainbow starting at the World Trade Center:

And this is his photo showing the full skyline:

These other photos were taken from other parts of the city:

Here are some other we found:

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