NASA astronomy picture series features aurora and celestial scenes

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.

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APOD: 2026 August 27 – Colorful Aurora over an Icelandic Waterfall

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APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Colorful Aurora over […]