Tag: Earth from space
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Astronaut Captures Stunning ISS Sunset: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset Seen From Above Earth On January 27, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a remarkable view: a sunset seen not from the ground, but from orbit, where the Sun dips behind the curved limb of our planet. This image, selected as a “photo of the day,” highlights the unique perspective…
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A Stunning Sunset from Space: ISS Photo of the Day for January 27, 2026
A Life-Affirming View: A Sunset Seen from the International Space Station On January 27, 2026, a remarkable image from the International Space Station offered the world a rare glimpse of a sunset viewed from orbit. Far above the Earth’s surface, astronauts witness a sun that does not dip behind mountains or sea but slips behind…
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Astronaut Witnesses Earth’s Sunset from Space: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset that Defies the Horizon On January 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured a remarkable moment: a sunset viewed from space that frames Earth as a blue marble curving beneath a sunlit veil. This photo of the day highlights how, from the microgravity perspective of the ISS, the sun sets not…
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Giant 7-Story Waves Trace Massive Underwater Plumes Near Nazaré (Earth from Space)
Impressive Waves Meet Subsea Drama Off Nazaré On a day painted with the staggering sight of towering waves, scientists and observers turned their attention to the seafloor as well as the surface. Satellite imagery captured in real time shows seven-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast near Nazaré, ejecting massive sediment plumes into the water…
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ISS Spies Airglow and Dwarf Galaxy: Photo of the Day for January 13, 2026
Introduction: A Night Sky Reframed from the ISS The night sky looks different when viewed from orbit. On January 13, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) shared a compelling glimpse into two celestial phenomena: airglow lighting up Earth’s upper atmosphere and a distant dwarf galaxy tucked in the constellation of our cosmic neighborhood.…
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ISS Astronauts Capture Airglow and Dwarf Galaxy: Photo of the Day (Jan 13, 2026)
Overview: A Night Spirit Brightens the Earth’s Rim On January 13, 2026, viewers around the world woke to a striking image from the International Space Station (ISS): a dramatic display of airglow over our planet paired with a rare glimpse of a nearby dwarf galaxy. This “photo of the day” reminds us how living in…
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Orbital Timelapse: Zodiacal Light, Auroras, and the Pleiades from the ISS
Introduction: A Stunning ISS Timelapse In a recent standout video from the International Space Station, astronaut Kimiya Yui offers viewers a seamless journey through Earth’s night side. The 300th cumulative day in space marks a remarkable milestone in his second ISS tour, but it’s the visuals that are stealing the show: the ethereal zodiacal light,…
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Where a Glacier, Lake, and River Meet in Argentina: A Jaw-Dropping Earth-from-Space Moment
Overview: A Triple-Confluence Visible from Space In a striking example of nature’s geometry, a glacier, a turquoise lake, and a murky green river intersect at a single, dramatic point in Argentina. This three-way confluence, captured in a high-resolution Earth-from-space satellite image, showcases how three distinct hydrological features can meet along the contours of three valleys.…
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Where a Glacier, a Lake and a River Converge in Argentine Patagonia
A Stunning Triple Convergence: Glacier, Lake, and River In the rugged landscapes of Argentine Patagonia, nature sometimes crafts scenes that look almost engineered. An extraordinary sight captured from space reveals the exact point where a large glacier, a pristine turquoise lake, and a murky green river converge at a single, dramatic junction. The setting sits…
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Where a Glacier, a Lake and a River Converge in Argentina: A View from Space
Introduction: A rare planetary handshake Astronaut photography often captures the dramatic choreography of Earth’s landscapes in a way that ground-based observers rarely notice. One remarkable image from space shows the exact point where a hefty glacier, a pristine turquoise lake, and a murky river meet at the intersection of three valleys in Argentina. This triad‑of‑valleys…