Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

PanSTARRS and Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 2026 is “PanSTARRS and Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

PanSTARRS and Planets
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Near the eastern horizon before sunrise, Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is getting brighter . Readily visible in binoculars and small telescopes, the comet may be just on the verge of naked-eye visibility from dark sky sites.”

— APOD editors, April 18, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 18, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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Source

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