Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet 220P in Outburst

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2026 is “Comet 220P in Outburst,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Spilios Asimakopoulos). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Comet 220P with green coma and white dust tail.
Credit & Copyright: Spilios Asimakopoulos Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Comet 220P is unexpectedly bright. Normally, periodic Comet 220P/McNaught is so dim that to see it requires a telescope.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 24, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Spilios Asimakopoulos
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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Source

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