St. Louis Science Center: Astronomy Fact Of The Day: September 4, 2021

St. Louis MO

04 September, 2021

10:30 AM

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Press release from St. Louis Science Center: September 04, 2021 Those traveling to dark locations can be on the lookout for Zodiacal Light. As we approach the Autumnal Equinox, about one hour before sunrise you may find a bright wedge of light appearing along the zodiac constellations in the east. This phenomenon is caused by sunlight reflecting off dust in our solar system. This press release was produced by St. Louis Science Center. The views expressed here are the author's own.