Thanks Chuck. Yes, the Gegenschein occurs at the anti-solar point. Should have been visible and your idea is also likely. Have you ever eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (oops - just "nodded off" for a moment - and I've lost that thought. Gotta get more sleep...) Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 6:45 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zodiacal lights Great post Kim, thanks. Isn't the Gegenshein at the anti-solar point? It's also very subtle, so I'm thinking that at the time you looked for it, it may have been too low to overcome atmospheric extinction. The brightest zodiacal light I've ever seen was when I was photographing comet Hale-Bopp. I just turned around to face the west, and HOLY COW! There it was, like I'd never seen it before. Beautiful sight.