{
  "id": 1195502,
  "title": "APOD: 2026 August 16 – Milky Way over Yellowstone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/apod-2026-august-16-milky-way-over-yellowstone",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-16T04:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-august-16-milky-way-over-yellowstone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day features a stunning view of the Milky Way over Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. The stunning photograph, taken in 2014, showcases a colorful pool of water, known as Silex Spring, illuminated artificially by layers of bacteria that grow in the hot spring. The steam rising from the spring is heated by magma located underground, connected to the Yellowstone Hotspot.\n\nWhilst the Milky Way creates a breathtaking backdrop, the central band of our galaxy is unrelated to the spring and lies far in the distance. The picture is a 16-image panorama that captures the beauty of the scene. However, the Yellowstone Hotspot has a potential for a supervolcanic eruption, which if it were to happen again, as it did around 640,000 years ago, would have significant consequences for North America.",
  "summary": "The post APOD: 2026 August 16 – Milky Way over Yellowstone appeared first on NASA Science .",
  "key_points": [
    "Stunning Milky Way photo over Yellowstone National Park",
    "Silex Spring illuminated by bacteria-laden hot spring water",
    "Yellowstone Hotspot potential for supervolcanic eruption"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The image juxtaposes natural wonders, highlighting both the serene beauty of the Milky Way and the potentially destructive power of the Yellowstone Hotspot beneath the tranquil landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "NASA",
        "title": "APOD: 2026 August 16 – Milky Way over Yellowstone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/apod-2026-august-16-milky-way-over-yellowstone-1202046",
        "published": "2026-08-16T04:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}