Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pluto at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 2, 2025 is “Pluto at Night,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Institute. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Pluto at Night
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Institute Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The night side of Pluto spans this shadowy scene . 5 light-hours) behind the dim and distant world.”

— APOD editors, October 2, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 2, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Institute
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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Source

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