Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 24, 2025

Apep: Unusual Dust Shells from Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2025 is “Apep: Unusual Dust Shells from Webb,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , JWST ; Science: Y. Han ( Caltech ), R. White ( Macquarie U. ); Image Processing: A. Pagan ( STScI ). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

A starfield has a large and unusual red and orange nebula in the middle. The nebula seems to contain not only swirls but also nearly transparent shells. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , JWST ; Science: Y. Han ( Caltech ), R. White ( Macquarie U. ); Image Processing: A. Pagan ( STScI ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What created this unusual space sculpture? Stars .”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 24, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , JWST ; Science: Y. Han ( Caltech ), R. White ( Macquarie U. ); Image Processing: A. Pagan ( STScI )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words