Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Lemmon Beyond Lomnický Peak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2025 is “Comet Lemmon Beyond Lomnický Peak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Barsa). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

An image of the night sky over distant mountains features a comet with long tails. One of the tails goes nearly to the edge of the picture on the upper right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Barsa Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet Lemmon has been putting on a show for cameras around the globe. Passing nearest to Earth in late October, the photogenic comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) sprouted two long and picturesque tails: a blue ion tail and a white dust tail.”

— APOD editors, November 4, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 4, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Barsa
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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