NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day

2026 April 30 - Waves on Titan

In today's image, we see a simulation showing what waves would be like on Earth and Titan, taking into account the different conditions on each object.

2026 April 29 - The Moon, Venus, and the Pleiades

In today's image, we see multiple images of our Moon, the planet Venus, and the Pleiades star cluster taken as the Moon was setting as a thin crescent...

2026 April 28 - CG 30: Cometary Globules

In today's image, we see what are known as cometary globules which are sometimes formed as part of the star formation process.

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2026 April 27 - Comet R3 PanSTARRS Behind Satellite Trails

In today's image, we see Comet R3 PanSTARRS hiding among a number of satellite trails in this 10 minute exposure of the sky.

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2026 April 26 - Mystic Mountain Monster Being Destroyed

In today's image, we see a star forming region in space. This region is slowly being eaten away by the new stars forming within it.

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