Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SWAN, Swan, Eagle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2025 is “SWAN, Swan, Eagle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

SWAN, Swan, Eagle
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) sports a greenish coma and fainter tail, seen against congeries of stars and dusty interstellar clouds in this 7 degree wide telescopic field of view from October 17.”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 23, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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