Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Roses are Red

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2026 is “Roses are Red,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Raffaele Calcagno Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMBC CSST , CRESST II )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Roses are Red
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Raffaele Calcagno Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMBC CSST , CRESST II ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Roses are red, nebulas are too, and this Valentine’s gift is a stunning view! Pictured is a loving look at the Rosette Nebula ( NGC 2237 ): a cosmic bloom of bright young stars sitting atop a stem of glowing hot gas.”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 14, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Raffaele Calcagno Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMBC CSST , CRESST II )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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Source

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