There International Space Station flies over the planet Earth and represents an exclusive observation point of our planet, especially during the night hours.
In fact, when the station flies over the part not illuminated by the sun, the darkness of the night alternates with the artificial lights of the cities, creating a truly unique mix and a panorama not to be missed.
A look at Earth’s night sky
The confirmation comes from a new shot released by NASA and made by Jessica Meiran astronaut who has been in space since last February, as part of the SpaceX Crew-12.
The photo in question, which you can find below, is accompanied by the following caption:
This nighttime image of the United States, dotted with city lights and with New York in the foreground (center), was taken around 3:40 a.m. local time on September 8, 2026, from the International Space Station as it orbited 417 kilometers (259 miles) above Earth.
It is, therefore, one exclusive look at the night sky above the United States, seen directly from the Space Station. Furthermore, on the horizon you can see the light of the Sun preparing to illuminate the sky within a few hours.
The Space Station orbits the Earth, at over 400 kilometers, and travels at almost 28,000 km/h, taking just 90 minutes for a complete orbit. As a result, vision changes very rapidly, and photos like this represent scenes of everyday life for astronauts.
