Does the Biur Halacha clarify whether one must see a complete arc of the rainbow or whether a partial rainbow suffices to obligate the blessing?

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Synopsis

The Biur Halacha notes that the texts leave unclear whether a complete rainbow arc (half-circle shape) is required or whether seeing any portion of the rainbow suffices.

Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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