2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Announced

Ryan Imperio's capture of an annular eclipse wins overall prize among stunning images of celestial phenomena from around the world.

The 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition received over 3,700 entries from 58 countries.
Ryan Imperio's 'Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse' won the overall prize, showcasing the rare Bailey’s beads effect.
Larryn Rae's 'Queenstown Aurora' won in the Aurorae category, capturing vivid aurora australis over New Zealand.
Gábor Balázs won the Our Moon category with 'Shadow peaks of Sinus Iridum,' highlighting the Bay of Rainbows on the lunar surface.
Winning images are now on display at the National Maritime Museum in London and will be featured in a hardcover book.