Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 15, 2026

Plato and the Lunar Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 15, 2026 is “Plato and the Lunar Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luigi Morrone). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“The dark-floored, 95 kilometer wide crater Plato and sunlit peaks of the lunar Alps (Montes Alpes) are highlighted in this this sharp telescopic snapshot of the Moon’s surface.”

— APOD editors, January 15, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 15, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luigi Morrone
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 15, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-january-15-plato-and-the-lunar-alps

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