Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2024

Diamond Dust Sky Eye

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2024 is “Diamond Dust Sky Eye,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jaroslav Fous). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

A snow covered road goes up a hill to a sky filled with stars. Arcs and halos in the sky ahead appear similar to a giant eye. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jaroslav Fous Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is there a huge eye in the sky? Diamond dust .”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jaroslav Fous
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words