Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 21, 2026

Twilight with Moon and Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 21, 2026 is “Twilight with Moon and Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Only two days after the February New Moon’s annular eclipse of the Sun, a slender lunar crescent poses near the western horizon in this wintry twilight skyscape.”

— APOD editors, February 21, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 21, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 21, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-february-21-twilight-with-moon-and-planets

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