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                           Astronomy Picture of the Day   
      
       Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our   
         fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation   
                       written by a professional astronomer.   
      
                                  2026 January 1   
      
                                  Auroral Corona   
                        Image Credit & Copyright: Roi Levi   
      
      Explanation: Cycle 25 solar maximum made 2025 a great year for aurora   
      borealis (or aurora australis) on planet Earth. And the high level of   
      solar activity should extend into 2026. So, while you're celebrating   
      the arrival of the new year, check out this spectacular auroral display   
      that erupted in starry night skies over Kirkjufell, Iceland. The   
      awesome auroral corona, energetic curtains of light streaming from   
      directly overhead, was witnessed during a strong geomagnetic storm   
      triggered by intense solar activity near the March 2025 equinox. This   
      northland and skyscape captures the evocative display in a 21 frame   
      panoramic mosaic.   
      
                         Tomorrow's picture: solar sailing   
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