Dawn Zodiacal Light Over Muscat Desert Escarpment

A faint, triangular column of pale blue-white light rises from the horizon beneath a darkening desert sky. The glow sits directly above the jagged silhouette of a wind-sculpted escarpment, its rough stone texture visible in the dim, misty illumination. Above the band, scattered clouds drift across the upper sky, their edges softening in the diffused pre-dawn haze. The ground remains in deep shadow, at the base of the ethereal light column against the rugged terrain. Tiny specks of stars fade near the zenith as the first hint of daylight touches the cloud layers. The contrast between the cool, luminous band and the warm, dark earth creates a sharp visual boundary.