
Quick facts
What it is: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
Where it is: 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius
When it was shared: April 20, 2026
There are speckles, horns, and a series of colorful, glowing ridges. No, it's not an underwater creature — it's the latest breathtaking portrait of the Trifid Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.