Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shadow and Rainbow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2026 is “Shadow and Rainbow,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: Dave Loschiavo. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

Shadow and Rainbow
Credit: Image Credit & License: Dave Loschiavo Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“At sunset, an alignment of rainbow and mountain shadow was captured in this remarkable snapshot. The stunning view was recorded from a fire lookout on Smith Peak in the Plumas National Forest near Portola, California on July 13.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 18, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: Dave Loschiavo
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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Source

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