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Halloween sky: The ‘Witch Head’ nebula rises near Orion tonight

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“Halloween sky: The ‘Witch Head’ nebula rises near Orion tonight”

Dubai: Skywatchers have a seasonal treat this Halloween, as a nebula known as the Witch Head rises in the eastern sky alongside the Orion constellation before midnight, according to the International Astronomy Center. Known to astronomers as IC 2118, the nebula sits close to Rigel, the brightest star in Orion. In photographs, its shape resembles the profile of a witch, complete with a pointed nose and chin, appearing to gaze towards the brilliant blue star. The centre said the nebula stretches…

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