Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Uranus's Largest Moon: Titania

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2026 is “Uranus's Largest Moon: Titania,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 2 ; Processing & License: zelario12. The original explanation runs about 136 words.

A half-lit moon is shown that is unfamiliar. The moon appears mostly gray but with some light patches. Two large craters appear near the terminator, and some large cracks are also evident. Please see the explanation for more detailed inform
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 2 ; Processing & License: zelario12 Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Titania’s tortured terrain is a mix of canyons, cliffs, and craters. NASA ‘s interplanetary robot spacecraft Voyager 2 passed the largest moon of Uranus in 1986 and took the feature picture .”

— APOD editors, March 31, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 31, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 2 ; Processing & License: zelario12
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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Source

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