The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) service, a joint project of NASA and Michigan Technological University, has published its latest daily image, timed for the Halloween holiday. The publication is dated October 31, 2026, and is titled "Night on a Spooky Planet." Like previous issues, the image is accompanied by a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer, which reveals the scientific context of the image. The APOD project has existed for several decades and presents a new space photograph or illustration every day — from images of distant galaxies and nebulae to pictures of planets in the Solar System and phenomena in Earth's atmosphere. The website also provides access to an archive of past publications, a calendar, a search engine, and educational materials for a wide audience interested in astronomy. Thematic issues timed to holidays are traditionally popular with the resource's subscribers: previously, the section has featured images that visually resemble pumpkins, skulls, or other Halloween attributes, formed by natural cosmic structures — nebulae, craters, or cloud formations. Such publications combine entertainment value with an educational function, allowing a wide audience to learn more about astronomical objects through familiar cultural associations.