Comet PanSTARRs and Rainbow Meteor: A Cosmic CoincidenceNovember 3, 2026 Features 4 Views NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day features Comet PanSTARRs and a rainbow meteor, though astronomers note they are likely unrelated events.
Ghost Nebula and Iris Nebula Dominate Cepheus Flare ImageOctober 30, 2026 Features 9 Views NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights the Cepheus Flare, revealing the Ghost Nebula and Iris Nebula in a vast interstellar dust field.
Ganymede and Io Cross Paths in Rare Jupiter OccultationOctober 28, 2026 Features 12 Views A new NASA APOD video captures the rare mutual occultation of Ganymede and Io on Jupiter, an event visible only during the planet’s equinox every six years.
Falcon 9 Launches Cargo to ISS in Predawn TimelapseOctober 16, 2026 Features 13 Views A timelapse from Indian Harbour Beach shows a Falcon 9 rocket launching Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on October 13.
Milky Way Visible Over Manhattan in Infrared PhotoOctober 15, 2026 Features 18 Views An infrared photograph reveals the Milky Way over Manhattan, bypassing heavy urban light pollution to show the galaxy above New York City.
