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NASA features lunar crater and supernova imagery

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2026-09-23

NASA features lunar crater and supernova imagery

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day highlighted a newly-identified lunar crater named McGetchin on 23 September, followed by imagery of five supernova remnants on 24 September. The daily feature provides astronomical discoveries and explanations to the public.

2026-09-16

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day features recent space observations

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day featured the James Webb Space Telescope's view of M64 on September 16, 2026, and a Carina Nebula image on September 17, 2026. The images showcase recent observations from the space observatory.

2026-09-08

Hubble captures 10-sided storm structure at Saturn's south pole

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observed a distinctive decagonal (10-sided) atmospheric feature rotating around Saturn's south pole on September 8, 2026. The discovery adds to the growing catalog of unusual geometric storm patterns in the giant planet's atmosphere.

2026-09-05

NASA astronomy pictures of the day features nebula and lunar eclipse

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day featured celestial photography on September 5 and 7, 2026, including images of the Moon's shadow and the Pelican Nebula with its gas, dust, and stars.

2026-09-03

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day features eclipse themes

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day focused on solar eclipses and cultural perspectives on September 2–4, 2026, highlighting astronomical observations and their significance across societies. The series presented eclipse imagery and Hawaiian cultural context.

2026-08-27

NASA astronomy picture series features aurora and celestial scenes

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day featured aurora displays over Iceland on 27 August 2026 and a celestial view above Paranal Observatory on 28 August 2026. The images highlight natural atmospheric and astronomical phenomena captured by photographers and observatories.

2026-08-19

NASA astronomy pictures showcase Perseid meteors and celestial phenomena

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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day featured celestial observations between August 18–20, 2026, including Perseid meteor observations, a mysterious possible meteor sighting, and nebulae imagery from the constellation Cepheus.