Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Finding Comet Lemmon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 2025 is “Finding Comet Lemmon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horalek / Institute of Physics in Opava). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

A night sky is seen over a lake. The sky contains numerous stars including the Big Dipper asterism. Prominent in the sky is a comet with a long tail. Both the Big Dipper and the comet are seen reflected in the still water of the lake. Pleas
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horalek / Institute of Physics in Opava Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Tonight, if you can see the stars of the Big Dipper , then you can find comet Lemmon in your evening sky. After sunset, look for the faint but extended comet above your northwestern horizon — but below the handle of the famous celestial kitchen utensil of the north.”

— APOD editors, October 20, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 20, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horalek / Institute of Physics in Opava
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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