Perseid Meteor Shower Featured in NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day
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Perseid Meteor Shower Featured in NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day

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NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for August 12, 2026, will feature a photograph of the Perseid meteor shower over a planet. The image and accompanying explanation are intended to showcase the wonders of the universe to a broad audience.

The featured image, as described on NASA’s APOD page, depicts the Perseids appearing above what is referred to as a “little planet. The purpose of APOD is to share a different image or photograph of space each day.

APOD includes a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer, providing context and scientific insight into the featured celestial phenomenon. NASA’s APOD archive allows users to browse past images, submit their own photographs for consideration, search for specific topics, and access a calendar view of upcoming features. An RSS feed is also available.

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