Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2026

In Green Company: Aurora over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2026 is “In Green Company: Aurora over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Max Rive). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

A person with the arms raised stands atop of a rock peak covered in snow. Snow covered mountains are all around. Green aurora swirl overhead and reflect off the snow. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Max Rive Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Raise your arms if you see an aurora. With those instructions, two nights went by with, well, clouds — mostly.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 10, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Max Rive
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words