Ethereal in the East: Check Oregon, Washington Even Coastlines for Zodiacal Light Near DawnPublished 08/31/25 at 7:55 a.m.By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff(Bandon, Oregon) - A rarely-caught and ethereal phenomenon known as the Zodiacal Light is making its seasonal appearance in the skies over the Pacific Northwest, visible in the hour before sunrise through early November. The best time to catch the Zodiacal Light is between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., with eastern Oregon and Washington offering prime viewing conditions. NASA describes the Zodiacal Light as a reflection of sunlight off tiny dust particles in the inner solar system. Washington Coast Weather - Oregon Coast Weather - Inland Oregon WeatherPhotographers hoping to capture the Zodiacal Light are advised to use long exposures and wide-angle lenses, similar to techniques used for imaging comets. Manzanita, lodging reviews, hotels, Wheeler, Nehalem, Tillamook, Cannon BeachMore About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....Coastal SpotlightWashington Coast / Oregon Coast Articles (stories are random: hit reload to see different articles)Back to Oregon CoastContact Advertise on Oregon Coast Beach ConnectionAll Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright © Oregon Coast Beach Connection.