Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Spokes on Saturn's B Ring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2026 is “Spokes on Saturn's B Ring,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Brad Croslin). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

A large gaseous planet surrounded by a large ring of material (actually multiple rings). The planet and its rings are rotating. A dark shadow appears at the left side of one of the rings and disappears after a short period of time.
Credit & Copyright: Brad Croslin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Don’t get spooked by Saturn’s ghostly spokes! Today we feature a nearly two-hour timelapse of Saturn and its rings looping forwards and backwards.”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 5, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Brad Croslin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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