Interplanetary dust consists of tiny particles that travel through space, originating from comets, asteroids, and the solar wind. These particles play a crucial role in the solar system's dynamics, influencing planetary atmospheres and contributing to the zodiacal light observed from Earth.

Interplanetary Dust

Tiny particles

Travel through space

Comets

Asteroids

Solar wind is a stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun, primarily composed of electrons, protons, and alpha particles. It plays a crucial role in shaping the heliosphere and can impact planetary magnetospheres, leading to phenomena such as auroras on Earth.

Solar Wind

Solar system's dynamics

Planetary atmospheres are layers of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity, which play crucial roles in climate regulation, protection from solar radiation, and potential habitability. The composition, density, and dynamics of these atmospheres vary widely across different planets, influencing their weather patterns and surface conditions.

Planetary Atmospheres

Zodiacal Light is a faint, diffuse glow visible in the night sky, caused by sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust particles in the plane of the Solar System. It is best seen in the western sky after sunset or the eastern sky before sunrise, particularly during the spring and autumn equinoxes when the ecliptic is at a steep angle relative to the horizon.

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