Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured breathtaking images of Tropical Cyclone Bansi’s eye being illuminated by lightning strikes. The photos, taken on January 12, 2015, showcase the storm’s powerful energy and the beauty of natural phenomena from space.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently aboard the International Space Station, has shared a mesmerizing time-lapse video showcasing Earth, an aurora, the Milky Way, and the station itself. The 27-second sequence, captured over multiple sunrises, highlights the dynamic interplay of light reflections from the station’s solar arrays against the backdrop of city lights and the auroral display. Dominick’s expertise in space photography is evident in the stunning visuals, revealing his techniques and camera settings for capturing such breathtaking images from orbit.
Auroras, also known as northern and southern lights, are natural phenomena that occur when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s atmosphere, creating vibrant colors visible to the naked eye. While these celestial spectacles are captivating from the ground, they take on a whole new level of majesty when viewed from space. This collection of 32 breathtaking photographs taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station and space shuttles showcases the awe-inspiring beauty and immense scale of auroras, offering a unique perspective on this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
