Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 31, 2025

Afterimage Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2025 is “Afterimage Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Giulia Pace). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“On May 7, the Sun setting behind a church bell tower was captured in this filtered and manipulated digital skyscape from Ragusa, Sicily, planet Earth. In this version of the image the colors look bizarre.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 31, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Giulia Pace
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 31, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-may-31-sunset-afterimage

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