NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) has been publishing a stunning space image or video every single day since 1995. This tool brings that experience to you with a beautiful interface, letting you view today's image, read the expert explanation, and browse the entire 30+ year archive by date.
How Do I Use NASA Image of the Day?
Using this tool is simple:
View today's image. The latest APOD loads automatically when you open the tool.
Read the explanation. Every image comes with a detailed explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Browse history. Use the date picker to explore any day in the APOD archive dating back to June 16, 1995.
Tips for Best Results
Get the most from APOD:
- Check daily — A new image is published every day at midnight Eastern Time.
- HD downloads — Click the HD link when available for high-resolution wallpaper-quality images.
- Video days — Some days feature embedded videos instead of images, including time-lapses and animations.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Open the NASA Image of the Day tool.
- 2View today's astronomy picture and read the explanation.
- 3Use the date picker to browse past images.
- 4Click HD for high-resolution versions when available.