Fade to Night

© Judd Patterson (Photo #923)

Date: October 9, 2007
Location: Konza Prairie (Kansas)
Country: United States

Comments: As dusk fades to night, the Milky Way begins to emerge over the Flint Hills. Jupiter is visible as the brightest object just above the fading sunset. The Dark Horse Nebula is also faintly visible just to the left of Jupiter. This dark nebula appears as an empty patch of stars in the approximate shape of a standing horse.