Explore the Mysterious Gegenschein in Dark Skies of the Colorado Plateau
February 4, 2026
Look for a faint, oval glow overhead on dark nights to spot gegenschein, a counter-shine caused by space dust.
Look for a faint, oval glow overhead on dark nights to spot gegenschein, a counter-shine caused by space dust.
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