LDN 1622, often called the Boogeyman Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the constellation Orion, approximately 500 light-years away. This enigmatic cloud of dust and gas blocks the light of background stars, creating a ghostly silhouette against the brighter regions of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. Its eerie shape has earned it its spooky nickname, but this nebula is far from lifeless—hidden within its dark tendrils are pockets of dense gas where new stars may be forming.

The Boogeyman Nebula is illuminated faintly by scattered starlight and the glow of nearby young stars, giving it a subtle, reddish hue in long-exposure images. Its proximity and position make it a fascinating but challenging target, as its dark nature requires excellent contrast and minimal light pollution to reveal its hauntingly beautiful details.