Celestial “X”

In the clear skies over Jinfo Mountain, China, the Milky Way with the prominent autumn-winter constellations and the cone shape glow of the zodiacal light formed a Magnificent "X" over the eastern horizon before the true dawn.

Brighter near the horizon, the Zodiacal glow angled upward, first to Venus and then to Jupiter, hugging the ecliptic as they orbit the Sun

 

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