Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2026

Comet NEOWISE Rising Over the Adriatic Sea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2026 is “Comet NEOWISE Rising Over the Adriatic Sea,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Paolo Girotti). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

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From the explanation

“This sight was worth getting out of bed early. Just over four years ago, Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) rose before dawn to the delight of northern sky enthusiasts awake that early.”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2026

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At a glance

Date: September 13, 2026
Type: Video
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Paolo Girotti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-13-comet-neowise-rising-over-the-adriatic-sea

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