Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 13, 2026

Auroras from Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2026 is “Auroras from Space,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , NASA , ISS Expedition 74 ; Capture: Sophie Adenot ; Music: Circle of Light ( Patrick Hawes & Grace Davidson ). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Watch the video on the original page

Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , ISS Expedition 74 ; Capture: Sophie Adenot ; Music: Circle of Light ( Patrick Hawes & Grace Davidson ) Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What do auroras look like from above? Behold!”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 13, 2026
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , ISS Expedition 74 ; Capture: Sophie Adenot ; Music: Circle of Light ( Patrick Hawes & Grace Davidson )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words