Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 2, 2025

A Horseshoe Einstein Ring from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2025 is “A Horseshoe Einstein Ring from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

A dark star field with several small galaxies features a yellowish galaxy in the center. Surrounding this galaxy is a blue nearly circular horseshoe shaped object. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s large and blue and can wrap itself around an entire galaxy? A gravitational lens mirage.”

— APOD editors, November 2, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 2, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words