While on the International Space Station, astronauts can take time out to appreciate their location, which is 250 miles above Earth.
The Cupola observatory is the best place to take in the stunning views of Earth. Thomas Pesquet, a recent visitor and photographer, captured many of the amazing images of our planet.
NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Pesquet took some amazing pictures of the distant Aurora.
Hines arrived at the International Space Station as part of the Crew-4 mission. Thanks for the solar activity that resulted in these wonderful sights.
Absolutely SPECTACULAR aurora today!!! Thankful for the recent solar activity resulting in these wonderful sights! pic.twitter.com/aOD45XSWaX
— Bob “Farmer” Hines (@Astro_FarmerBob) August 18, 2022
When particles from incoming solar storms strike gases in Earth's atmosphere, these gorgeous displays above Earth's surface are created.
The natural wonder can be seen from the ground in places like Alaska and Canada, but astronauts on the space station can see it. On the other side of the planet, in the far south, there are places where you can see an Aurora.
Mike Fossum, a retired NASA Astronaut, praised Hines for his shots.
The images are part of a set that a NASA team on the ground will use to make a time-lapse.
Four months have passed since he reached the space station. He gave his followers a tour of Boeing's Starliner capsule after it docked at the International Space Station.
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