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(meteorobs) zodiacal light on Jan 03, 2001
Hi Everyone,
I observed this am, looking for Quads (see elsewhere here). Without
expecting to, I saw what I think was zodiacal light at about 10 mins after
astronomical twilight began this morning. I didn't expect to see it. I
thought it was supposed to be a spring and fall phenomenon. I observed from
38degrees 25 mins North, if that makes a difference, which I suppose it
does. The z.d. appeared in southern Ophiuchus and in the "head" or claws of
Scorpius (the three bright stars NW of Antares). Is there a reference
source which would help predict where and when Z.D. will be found? This was
a marvelous morning because the z.d. was preceded by an Iridium satellite
flare (-6), and followed by a -7+/-1 mag Quad FB. It was the sort of
aesthetic experience which helps you ignore sub-freezing temps!
Rich Taibi
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