Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 8, 2026

The Aurora Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2026 is “The Aurora Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

A leafless tree is pictured below a starry sky. In the sky behind the tree is an aurora glowing mostly green but with some purple. The shape of the aurora seems to follow the branches of the tree. Please see the explanation for more detaile — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright glow of a distant aurora.”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 8, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alyn Wallace
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 8, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-march-8-the-aurora-tree

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