A breathtaking night-time photo from the International Space Station shows India’s illuminated cities, capturing the nation’s vibrant density from 400 km above Earth.
New Delhi, April 13:
NASA’s International Space Station (ISS) has once again mesmerized space enthusiasts by sharing a series of stunning night-time images of Earth — including a captivating view of India glowing under the stars. Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the image showcases India’s densely populated urban hubs, seen as a glowing web of city lights stretching across the subcontinent.
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When you can see the stars above, the city lights below, and the atmospheric glow blanketing Earth's horizon.
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) April 12, 2025
Pic 1) Midwest United States
Pic 2) India
Pic 3) Southeast Asia
Pic 4) Canada pic.twitter.com/nRa56Ov3cm
The post featured four spectacular views of Earth taken from the ISS:
- The Midwest United States under cloud-streaked skies
- India glowing with clustered lights and dim rural expanses
- A scenic shot of Southeast Asia, capturing land, water, and cloud interplay
- Canada, adorned with city lights and a luminous green aurora across the horizon
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Social Media Reacts to ‘Earth From Above’
The post by ISS read:
“When you can see the stars above, the city lights below, and the atmospheric glow blanketing Earth’s horizon.”
When you can see the stars above, the city lights below, and the atmospheric glow blanketing Earth's horizon.
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) April 12, 2025
Pic 1) Midwest United States
Pic 2) India
Pic 3) Southeast Asia
Pic 4) Canada pic.twitter.com/nRa56Ov3cm
It instantly went viral, with social media users calling the images “awesome”, “gorgeous”, and “a reminder of how incredible our planet is.”
One user said, “We spread out like spider webs.” Another commented, “Simply stunning. We live on one amazing rock!”
About the Images and ISS
The ISS orbits Earth at 370-460 kilometers altitude, enabling it to capture rare perspectives of planetary life, landmass formations, and human settlement patterns.
The image of India clearly marks major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, while the heartland and coastal regions radiate distinct patterns of light that reveal the vast spread of habitation.
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