Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2025

A Beautiful Trifid

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2025 is “A Beautiful Trifid,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Cipolat Bares). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“The beautiful Trifid Nebula is a cosmic study in contrasts. Also known as M20 , it lies about 5,000 light-years away toward the nebula rich constellation Sagittarius.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2025

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At a glance

Date: July 9, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Cipolat Bares
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-july-9-a-beautiful-trifid

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