Images of the Day
From Earth's shifting surface to the farthest reaches of our universe — this image collection is updated daily with new photos and captions from NASA's most recent heliophysics, Earth science, planetary, and astrophysics discoveries.
NASA Image of the Day
NASA Image of the Day. Read today's caption here.
NASA's Image of the Day highlights groundbreaking discovereis and historic moments. Every day, a new image and caption are published. See the full gallery here.
Earth Observatory Image of the Day
Earth Observatory Image of the Day. Read today's caption here.
If today's caption says "video of the day" then today's image is actually a video and will not appear in the image thumbnail above. Donwload the latest video here.
NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day: sharing images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, including its satellite missions, in-the-field research, and models. See the full gallery here.
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Astronomy Picture of the Day. Read today's caption here.
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Solar Observatory Image of the Day
Solar Observatory Image of the Day. Read today's caption here.
The Sun has a life of it's own. Download recent flares captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. This image is updated regularly, as new observations are made. Visit the full blog to learn more about recent solar activity.
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Release date
This page was originally published on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
This page was last updated on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST.