I've chased the 'false dawn' for years — this is the week to find and photograph it

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What happened

September's new moon opens a dark window for seeing zodiacal light, the ghostly cone of interplanetary dust that rises above the eastern horizon before dawn.

Key facts

  • Reported by Space.com and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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