Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 25, 2026

Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 25, 2026 is “Dark Matter in a Simulated Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler (KIPAC , SLAC), AMNH). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

The picture shows a computer simulation of the matter distribution in our universe with dark matter shown in a dark color on a light background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit & Copyright: Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler (KIPAC , SLAC), AMNH Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is our universe haunted? It might look that way on this dark matter map.”

— APOD editors, October 25, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 25, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tom Abel & Ralf Kaehler (KIPAC , SLAC), AMNH
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words