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APOD: 2026 October 15 – The Milky Way over Manhattan

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Briefings

NASA's APOD features a near-infrared photograph of the Milky Way visible over Manhattan on October 15, 2026. The image was captured using a filter that blocks visible light, allowing only near-infrared wavelengths to penetrate the city's light pollution. The photograph highlights that stars are also bright in this spectral region, demonstrating that the Milky Way remains visible despite urban illumination. The image was credited to Jason Kurth and Ty Buckley, with the photo generated by APOD's random generator.

Key points

• The image was taken in near-infrared light using a filter that blocks visible light to penetrate city light pollution.
• Stars are also bright in the near-infrared region, making the Milky Way visible over Manhattan on October 15, 2026.

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This is a snapshot from the APOD Archive Index; specific camera settings or exact exposure times are not provided in the source evidence.

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