Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Waves on Titan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2026 is “Waves on Titan,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Una Schneck Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II ). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

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From the explanation

“Have you ever thought about surfing on an alien world? We can now expand the search for the perfect wave from Earth to the rest of the Solar System, and beyond .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 30, 2026
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Una Schneck Text: Cecilia Chirenti ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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