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APOD: July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
A photograph taken on July 22, 2026, shows the Sun appearing red through wildfire smoke in British Columbia's Okanagan region.
Why it matters
Wildfire smoke filters sunlight by scattering blue light, which causes the sun to appear redder and creates more colorful sunrises and sunsets for observers.
The details
- Smoke from the Pacific Northwest acted as a solar filter.
- The image displays sunspot AR 4493, a giant active solar region.
- The Sun will turn redder in 6 billion years during its red giant phase.
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Debra Ceravolo is related to Astronomy Picture of the Day
Debra Ceravolo took the photograph featured in Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Debra Ceravolo is related to Canada
Debra Ceravolo captured the solar photograph in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada.
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