Zodiacal Light

Spring is the best time for northern skywatchers to view the Zodiacal Lights. They can be seen in the western sky shortly after the flow of sunset fades. Zodiacal Light or Gegenschein is the reflection of sun light off of interplanetary dust. They appear as a luminous column climbing up into the darkness just above where the sun set. This gorgeous shot was taken by Maui photographer Rob Ratkowski