Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 11, 2025

Closest Ever Images Near the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2025 is “Closest Ever Images Near the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , JHUAPL , Naval Research Lab , Parker Solar Probe. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

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Credit: Video Credit: NASA , JHUAPL , Naval Research Lab , Parker Solar Probe Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Everybody sees the Sun. Nobody’s been there.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 11, 2025
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , JHUAPL , Naval Research Lab , Parker Solar Probe
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words