APOD: July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
First publishedJul 30, 04:05 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 12:59 UTC · 5m ago
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NASA released a photo of the Sun through wildfire smoke on July 22, 2026, in British Columbia, Canada.
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NASA shared a photo of the Sun. The Sun looked red because of wildfire smoke. The photo was taken in British Columbia, Canada.
Why it matters
This photo shows the effect of wildfires on our environment. It's a reminder of the importance of taking care of our planet.
In brief
- Where was the photo taken?
- In the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada.
- When was the photo taken?
- On July 22, 2026.
- What caused the Sun to look red?
- Wildfire smoke.
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NASA's photo of the Sun through wildfire smoke.
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