APOD
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Flying Over the Earth at Night II
Explanation: Recorded during 2017, timelapse sequences from the International Space Station are compiled in this serene video of planet Earth at Night . Fans of low Earth orbit can start by enjoying the view as green and red aurora borealis slather up the sky . The night scene tracks from northwest to southeast across North America, toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida coast. A second sequence follows European city lights, crosses the Mediterranean Sea, and passes over a bright Nile river in northern Africa. Seen from the orbital outpost, erratic flashes of lightning appear in thunder storms below and stars rise above the planet's curved horizon through a faint atmospheric airglow . Of course, from home you can always check out the vital signs of Planet Earth Now.
Celebrate: Earth Day
| Date | April 23, 2021 |
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| Credit | Video Credit: NASA , Gateway to Astronaut Photography , ISS Expedition 53 ; Music: The Low Seas (The 126ers) |
| Authors & editors: | Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) |
| A service of: |
ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U. |