Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Lemmon Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2025 is “Lemmon Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Uroš Fink). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

A tree is seen silhouetted against a night sky filled with stars. Above the tree with its tail pointing nearly vertically is a comet: Comet Lemmon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Uroš Fink Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The tree is not in danger. That’s because the comet pictured just above it, Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) , is far in the distance, well away from the Earth.”

— APOD editors, October 13, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 13, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Uroš Fink
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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Source

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