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NASA's SMILE Mission Captures a Complete Auroral Oval

Original: # APOD : 2026 October 6 - A Complete # AuroralOval from # SMILE - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of the Day http

NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2026 features a complete auroral oval imaged by the SMILE mission. The image shows the ring of aurora encircling Earth's polar region, offering a full view of the phenomenon that is usually seen only in fragments from the ground. Space enthusiasts are sharing and discussing the striking picture.

Why now: The striking full view of Earth's auroral oval from the SMILE mission is being widely shared among space and astronomy fans.

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• # APOD : 2026 October 6 - A Complete # AuroralOval from # SMILE - # NASA # Science # Astronomy # Picture of the Day https:// science.nasa.gov/image-article /apod-2026-october-6-a-complete-auroral-oval-from-smile/ # Aurora · mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk · 5

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