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February Stargazers to Witness Rare Zodiacal Light

2/13/2025

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In February, stargazers can witness the enchanting zodiacal light—a triangular glow illuminating moonless twilight skies in the southwest. This celestial spectacle, created by sunlight scattering off interplanetary dust, is most striking after sunset in dark areas. Fascinatingly, some of this dust may trace its origins to Mars, shaped by the gravitational pull of Jupiter.

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In February, stargazers can witness the enchanting zodiacal light—a triangular glow illuminating moonless twilight skies in the southwest. This celestial spectacle, created by sunlight scattering off interplanetary dust, is most striking after sunset in dark areas. Fascinatingly, some of this dust may trace its origins to Mars, shaped by the gravitational pull of Jupiter.