1. The zodiacal light is often visible just before sunrise or after sunset as a faint glow in the sky.

黄道光通常在日出前或日落后作为天空中微弱的光芒而可见。

2. Astronomers study the zodiacal light to better understand the distribution of dust particles in our solar system.

天文学家研究黄道光以更好地了解太阳系中尘埃颗粒的分布。

3. The zodiacal light is caused by sunlight scattering off of interplanetary dust particles.

黄道光是由太阳光散射在行星间尘埃颗粒上而产生的。

4. In dark sky locations, the zodiacal light can be seen stretching across the sky like a faint band of light.

在黑暗的地方，黄道光可以看到横跨天空，像一道微弱的光带。

5. Many ancient cultures believed that the zodiacal light was a celestial pathway for souls to travel to the afterlife.

许多古代文化认为黄道光是灵魂前往来世的天空之路。

6. The zodiacal light is most easily observed during the spring and fall equinoxes when the ecliptic is at a steep angle to the horizon.

黄道光在春分和秋分时最容易观察到，此时黄道线与地平线形成较陡的角度。