Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Eagle Nebula Pillars in Infrared from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 31, 2026 is “Eagle Nebula Pillars in Infrared from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Luis Romero Ventura. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

A starfield surrounds three large brown pillars of dark dust. The pillars are shown vertically. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Luis Romero Ventura Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Newborn stars are forming in the Eagle Nebula. They are gravitationally contracting in pillars of dense gas and dust.”

— APOD editors, May 31, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 31, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Luis Romero Ventura
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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Source

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