APOD: 2026 September 19 - Zodiacal Night

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Two people are seated looking up at the night sky. Two people are seated looking up into the night sky. Jupiter, M44, and Mars are indicated with text labels.
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Explanation: Also known as the false dawn, a luminous band of zodiacal light is captured in this dark night skyscape. The serene view was recorded just before the beginning of astronomical twilight during September's star party at the remote Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, Ladakh, India, planet Earth. At about 4,500 meters altitude, the dark sky reserve presents a haven

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