Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Year of Sunspots
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2026 is “A Year of Sunspots,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing & Copyright: Şenol Şanli & Uğur İkizler ; Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.
From the explanation
“How many sunspots can you see? The central image shows the many sunspots that occurred in 2025, month by month around the circle, and all together in the grand central image.”
— APOD editors, February 11, 2026
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing & Copyright: Şenol Şanli & Uğur İkizler ; Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 167 words