The Return Of The False Dawn Of Omar Khayyam,
And How To Find It
Right around the autumnal equinox, September 22, you can watch for the false dawn or zodiacal light by getting up and looking east about two hours before sunrise. To the right of this view you can see the Milky Way pointing up from the southeast horizon; don't be fooled! Watch for a second spike to appear in the east.
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