Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 2026

Contemplating the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2026 is “Contemplating the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Steven Gilbert). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Have you contemplated your home star recently? Featured here, a Sun partially eclipsed on the top left by the Moon is also seen eclipsed by earthlings contemplating the eclipse below.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 9, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Steven Gilbert
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses Meteors

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-9-contemplating-the-sun

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