NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared another jaw-dropping video from the International Space Station (ISS). Taking to X on January 6, he shared views of intensely green auroras as the station flew over Earth on the night side.
The video shows the round solar panels of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft silhouetted against the shimmering auroras that covered the bright citylights on the ground.
“Flying over aurora; intensely green,” Pettit captured the video.
Flying over aurora; intensely green. pic.twitter.com/leUufKFnBB
— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 6, 2025
Pettit is part of the station’s seven-member Expedition 72 crew led by his counterpart Sunita Williams. He arrived at the station in September 2024, taking over the photography job from Matthew Dominick who returned on October 25 last year.
Netizens were left amazed at the views of the auroras. “This is unreal,” a user commented. “Before I die, I want to see those lights in the sky myself. Considering my health, I better get to it,” another wrote.
“That is my favorite shade of green. It is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe up there,” a third user said.
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Our New Year’s light show pic.twitter.com/NB3gq8dxuf
— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) January 2, 2025
Pettit has been actively photographing the Earth from the station’s cupola window where all the cameras are mounted. On January 1, he posted the first auroras picture of the year triggered after the latest solar storm.
The ISS provides a unique vantage point for photographing the Earth, allowing astronauts to capture stunning images that contribute to our understanding of the planet and its complexities.
Astronauts have been photographing the Earth from ISS for years as it helps track changes in the environment, such as deforestation, glacier melting, and ocean pollution. Photos taken from space can provide critical information for disaster response and recovery efforts.
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(Image: X@Astro_Pettit)
