Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2026 is “Saturn at Night,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

Saturn at Night
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Telescopic views of Saturn and its beautiful rings often make it the star of star parties . But this stunning view of the outer gas gaint planet’s rings and night side just isn’t possible from telescopes in the vicinity of planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 1, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Mindaugas Macijauskas
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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Source

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