Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2026

Tranquility and Serenity

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2026 is “Tranquility and Serenity,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nyêrdson Ferreira). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

A telescopic view of the Moon's Mare Tranquillitatis and Mare Serenitatis. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nyêrdson Ferreira Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Seas of Tranquility and Serenity are calm today. They’re calm most every day though, since they are actually lunar maria, ancient lava flows filling in large impact basins on the Moon.”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nyêrdson Ferreira
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-july-25-tranquility-and-serenity

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