A Skywatchers Guide To The Zodiacal Light

Описание: Discover the zodiacal light — a faint, ghostly glow in the sky after sunset or before dawn at this time of year. Learn how sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust creates this mysterious cone of light you can see in a dark sky. EarthSky's Deborah Byrd will help you spot the zodiacal light, sometimes called “false dusk” or “false dawn.” We’ll explain what causes it, when and where to see it, and why it’s one of the most magical sights in the night sky.

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