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Spiral Galaxy NGC 2566 from Webb
The eight bright rays emanating from the center of spiral galaxy NGC 2566 in this infrared image are not real, but diffraction spikes caused by the Webb Space Telescope's mechanical structure. The galaxy's bright center is not unusual, suggesting it contains a supermassive black hole that is currently not very active. NGC 2566 is 76 million light-years away.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Sun on your day The Sun on 26 May 2025 See it as a poster -
The Earth on your day The Earth on 26 May 2025 · Empty Quarter, Arabia See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2025 Paired pinwheel seen solo See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2024 The sun's glint beams off the Gulf of California contrasting Mexico's coastal states of Baja California (bottom) See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The full Moon is pictured before a lunar eclipse from the International Space Station during a southwest to northeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast See it as a poster -
Released on 26 May 2021 The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse, and intersecting with the Earth's horizon, is seen from the International See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 26 MAY 2025 falls under Gemini (♊). The sign's window runs from 05-21 through 06-20. Gemini is named for the twin stars Castor and Pollux, both bright enough to spot without a telescope. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 26 MAY 2025.
Questions about May 26, 2025
What space photo was released on May 26, 2025?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2025 was "Spiral Galaxy NGC 2566 from Webb". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on May 26, 2025?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was May 26, 2025?
May 26, 2025 was a Monday, day 146 of the 365 days in 2025.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on May 26, 2025?
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed the Sun that day, and NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth. Both are on this page, next to the card.
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