A Zodiacal Skyscape
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Venus and Jupiter are this month's two brightest planets. Shortly after sunset on February 20, they dominate the sky above the western horizon and this snowy landscape. In clear and transparent skies over Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania, USA, they are also seen immersed in Zodiacal light. The extended, diffuse, triangular glow is sunlight scattered by dust along the plane of the ecliptic. Brighter near the horizon, the Zodiacal glow angles upward, first to Venus and t
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What is this image of?
Venus and Jupiter are this month's two brightest planets. Shortly after sunset on February 20, they dominate the sky above the western horizon and this snowy landscape. In clear and transparent skies over Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylv…
Who captured it?
This image is credited to Jack Fusco, featured via NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day.
When was it published?
NASA featured this image on 2012-02-23.
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NASA imagery is generally free to use for education; check the official APOD page for specific credit and licensing.
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