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Fenomena 'Piramida Cahaya' Misterius Tampak Sebelum Fajar, Ini Cara Mengamatinya

Kamis, 10 September 2026, 11:30 WIB Sumber: Media Indonesia Dibaca 1 kali

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Fenomena Cahaya Zodiak akan tampak sebelum fajar di awal September sebagai piramida cahaya samar di langit timur, terbentuk dari pantulan sinar Matahari pada partikel debu di bidang ekliptika. Fenomena ini terlihat jelas saat ekuinox karena sudut ekliptika lebih curam, dan dapat diamati tanpa alat bantu di lokasi gelap minim polusi cahaya 1-2 jam sebelum fajar.

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Zodiacal light visible before dawn in early September as faint cone from eastern horizon through zodiac constellations.
Light nicknamed 'false dawn' due to soft glowing cone appearance extending upward from horizon.
Best visibility requires dark sky with minimal light pollution.
Zodiacal light originates from space, not Earth's atmosphere.
Light forms from sunlight reflecting off millions of microscopic dust particles along the ecliptic plane.
Dust particles mostly originate from old comet fragments and asteroid impacts over billions of years.
Glow appears aligned with zodiac constellations, giving the phenomenon its name.
During equinox periods, ecliptic angle to horizon becomes steep, creating prominent triangular pyramid shape.
Optimal observation window: 1 to 2 hours before local dawn.
Observation location: rural, mountainous, or coastal areas far from city lights.
Viewing direction: focus on eastern horizon where Sun will rise.
Eye adaptation: 20 to 30 minutes in darkness without phone screens.
No telescopes or binoculars required.
Phenomenon best enjoyed with naked eye due to wide sky coverage.
Source of article: Space/Z-2.