Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

International Space Station Crosses the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2025 is “International Space Station Crosses the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Pau Montplet Sanz). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

The Sun is pictured complete with active regions, filaments, and prominences. Down the Sun's face is a series of silhouettes that are the International Space Station passing right in front. Please see the explanation for more detailed infor
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Pau Montplet Sanz Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Typically, the International Space Station is visible only at night. Slowly drifting across the night sky as it orbits the Earth, the International Space Station (ISS) can be seen as a bright spot about once a month from many locations.”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 21, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Pau Montplet Sanz
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 184 words

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