Picture of the Day

1. A Deep Sky Behind an Eclipsed Moon

   The plan was to capture a picturesque part of the sky that was hosting an unusual guest.

   
   

2. The Once and Future Stars of Andromeda

   This picture of Andromeda shows not only where stars are now,

   
   

3. A Large Tsunami Shock Wave on the Sun

   Tsunamis this large don't happen on Earth.

   
   

4. Planetary Nebula Abell 7

   Very faint planetary nebula Abell 7 is some 1,800 light-years distant,

   
   

5. A View from Earth's Shadow

   This serene sand and skyscape finds the

   
   

6. A Digital Lunar Eclipse

   Recorded on May 15/16 this sequence of exposures

   
   

7. A Jewel on the Flower Moon

   Cloudy skies plagued some sky watchers on Sunday as May's