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Space Station Captures Nighttime Earth View
The International Space Station captured a stunning nighttime view of the United States, with city lights visible across various regions. The image provides a unique perspective on urbanization and light pollution.
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This nighttime view of the United States, dotted with city lights looking toward New York City (center), was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on Sept. 8, 2026, from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above Earth. Image credit: NASA/Jessica Meir
2026-09-28 15:21 UTC