Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2025

Mars in the Loop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2025 is “Mars in the Loop,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 198 words.

From the explanation

“This composite of images spaced a weather-permitting 5 to 9 days apart, from 2024 September 19 (top right) through 2025 May 18 (bottom left), faithfully traces ruddy-colored Mars as it makes a clockwise loop through the constellations Gemini and Cancer in planet Earth’s night sky.”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 198 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-may-30-mars-in-the-loop

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