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An inky dark space nebula rimmed with glowing orange light sits against a field of distant stars

About this illustration

A dense dark cosmic cloud blocks background starlight, framed by a soft glowing orange edge against a deep starry sky. This dramatic cosmic artwork is ideal for space science presentations, sci-fi design backgrounds and astronomy content.

Prompt: “dark nebula blotting out the stars as an inky cloud rimmed with glowing orange light, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with smooth atmospheric rendering, consistent color and no visible flaws, only minor softness on the faintest nebula edges.

Also searched as: space cloud · starry sky · cosmic artwork · astronomy background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this glowing rim dark nebula illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Glowing Rim Dark Nebula” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glowing-rim-dark-nebula-9e617165) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark nebula blotting out the stars as an inky cloud rimmed with glowing orange light, digital art” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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