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Interstellar comet 3I ATLAS glows green during lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 15, 2025

During September's total lunar eclipse, astronomers captured rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green, suggesting more about its chemistry. read more

NPR readers celebrate World Photography Day with stories behind their favorite photos

World Photography Day is Aug. 19. To celebrate this day that recognizes the significance of pictures, NPR asked readers and listeners to share the story behind their favorite photos they have taken. read more

Photo of the Day: Up Close and Thorny

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition. read more

Here, together: Images of community from NPR station photographers

NPR marks World Photography Day with images of everyday moments of gathering from communities across the U.S. taken by photographers from the network's member stations. read more

Moon photobombs the sun in wild NOAA satellite image | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2025

A coronagraph is used to study the sun, but recently NOAA's instruments caught the moon as well. To study the sun, scientists use a specialized telescope called a coronagraph. This instrument mimics a ... read more

Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025

To gear up for photographing the moon up close, the astronauts used an inflatable moon and a mockup Orion capsule. read more

13 Weird and Wonderful Wildlife Photos from a Day in the Life of a Conservation Biologist

From fending off falcon attacks to diving head-first into bear dens, wildlife biologists tackle the tough — yet essential — work of managing our country's wildlife ... read more

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. “The victim was able to disarm Andrade-Espinoza and ... read more