Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

ISS Meets Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2025 is “ISS Meets Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: A.J. Smadi). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

ISS Meets Saturn
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: A.J. Smadi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This month , bright planet Saturn rises in evening skies, its rings oriented nearly edge-on when viewed from planet Earth. And in the early morning hours on July 6, it posed very briefly with the International Space Station when viewed from a location in Federal Way, Washington, USA.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 18, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: A.J. Smadi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 128 words

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Source

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