Top Space Photos of the Week: April Full Moon, Whale Galaxy, Rice Hat Nebula, And More [8-14 Apr]

While the April Full Moon certainly stole the spotlight last week, astrophotographers shared a lot of other breathtaking celestial images that kept us mesmerized. Beyond the Moon, the skies revealed even more stunning sights, including the spiral beauty of the Whale Galaxy, the delicate swirls of the Rice Hat Nebula, and the vibrant petals of the Sunflower Galaxy. Dive into a fresh collection of Top Space Photos of the week to see them all!

Moonrise Magic Over Poolbeg Lighthouse

The first photo in this week’s list of top space photos was captured by Sryan Bruen Photography. This stunning shot frames a golden Moon rising behind Dublin’s iconic Poolbeg Lighthouse.

Super Sharp: Full Moon In Stunning Detail

Andreas Braun took this high-resolution image of the full April Moon on 13 April around 11:30 PM. The photo showcases incredible clarity at a distance of roughly 404,000 km from Earth.

Moments Ago: The Moon In A Quiet Glow

Photographed just minutes before sharing, Zota Adrian captured the Moon in a tender, glowing phase. Simple and full of heart — this lunar portrait is a reminder of how timeless beauty can emerge from a fleeting moment.

Pink Moonrise And Moonset – Straight From The Soul (And Camera)

Nick Adrian Braga captured these beautiful views of the Full Pink Moon rising and setting over Daraga and Legazpi City on 13 April.

This unedited view of the Full Pink Moon is raw, real, and utterly mesmerizing.

“Pink Supermoon”

Although the April full moon is considered a “Micromoon,” in Dan Martland’s (@DanTVusa) stunning photo, it appears as the “Pink Supermoon”! The photographer made this shot on the evening of the 14th April 14 miles outside of New York City, in Montclair, New Jersey.

Waxing Gibbous Moon

Bernd Flachsbart (@BFlachsbart) made this remarkable shot on the 8th of April from southern France. The photo shows the waxing gibbous Moon in stunning detail.

However, April’s full moon wasn’t the only space treat brought to us by astrophotographers last week.

A Harmonious Portrait Of The Sunflower Galaxy

Astrophotographer Guy Le Bras shared a beautifully refined image of Messier 63 (M63), also known as the Sunflower Galaxy. Captured during a new imaging session with additional exposures, the galaxy’s delicate spiral structure and golden hues shine through.

The Whale Galaxy’s Portrait

Captured by Davide Nobile, this portrait of NGC 4631, also known as the Whale Galaxy, reveals a spiral galaxy gracefully swimming through the Canes Venatici constellation.

Rice Hat Nebula Glows Over Northern Skies

Mårten Frosth took a breathtaking image of SH2-224, or the Rice Hat Nebula. The astrophoto from the deep sky showcases the remnants of a supernova under Bortle 4 skies at 63°N latitude.

Thank you to all the photographers who shared their amazing images for this week’s top space photos collection! We greatly appreciate your dedication and passion for astrophotography and wish you clear skies for your future captures!