How many followers does NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day have on X?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (@apod) currently has 1,327,439 followers on X (Twitter), losing 358 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day join X (Twitter)?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day joined X in August 2007, making the account about 18 years old.

How many posts has NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day published?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day has published 9,910 posts on X, averaging about 1.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day verified on X?

Yes. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).

What does NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day post about?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is classified under Science in our directory. Bio: "Each day a different image of our universe along with a brief explanation.".

Is NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day gaining or losing followers?

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is currently losing followers, with a net -625 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -192.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

@apod

English ScienceTier S

View on X

#57 in Science

EarthJoined August 2007 (18 years on X)x.com

Followers

1.3M

Growth (7d)

-358

Following

Influence

Posts

9.9K~1.4/day

Likes given

Media posts

2.9K

Follower ratio

53K:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @apod lost 625 followers (-0.05%), including -192 in the last 7 days. Its strongest tracked day added +40 followers on Jun 30, 2026.

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Follower growth

7-day

-192

30-day

-625

90-day

Avg / day

-21

2026-06-23-650 over 26 days2026-07-25

Best tracked day: +40 followers on 2026-06-30.

Bio

Each day a different image of our universe along with a brief explanation.

Notable followers

The biggest accounts in our directory following @apod.

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day have on X?: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (@apod) currently has 1,327,439 followers on X (Twitter), losing 358 followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day join X (Twitter)?: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day joined X in August 2007, making the account about 18 years old.
How many posts has NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day published?: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day has published 9,910 posts on X, averaging about 1.4 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day verified on X?: Yes. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).
What does NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day post about?: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is classified under Science in our directory. Bio: "Each day a different image of our universe along with a brief explanation.".
Is NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day gaining or losing followers?: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is currently losing followers, with a net -625 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was -192.