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                           Astronomy Picture of the Day   
      
       Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our   
         fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation   
                       written by a professional astronomer.   
      
                                  2025 February 9   
      A flat landscape is shown at night that appears mostly brown. Numerous   
      unusual rock spires are seen rising from the group. Above, a full star   
       field is seen with the arch of our Milky Way Galaxy curving from left   
        to right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.   
      
                      Milky Way over the Australian Pinnacles   
                       Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Goh   
      
      Explanation: What strange world is this? Earth. In the foreground of   
      the featured image are the Pinnacles, unusual rock spires in Nambung   
      National Park in Western Australia. Made of ancient sea shells   
      (limestone), how these human-sized picturesque spires formed remains   
      unknown. In the background, just past the end of the central Pinnacle,   
      is a bright crescent Moon. The eerie glow around the Moon is mostly   
      zodiacal light, sunlight reflected by dust grains orbiting between the   
      planets in the Solar System. Arching across the top is the central band   
      of our Milky Way Galaxy. Many famous stars and nebulas are also visible   
      in the background night sky. The featured 29-panel panorama was taken   
      and composed in 2015 September after detailed planning that involved   
      the Moon, the rock spires, and their corresponding shadows. Even so,   
      the strong zodiacal light was a pleasant surprise.   
      
        Your Sky Surprise: What picture did APOD feature on your birthday?   
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                           Tomorrow's picture: glow bird   
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