Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away photo of the day for June 26, 2026
Astronauts aboard the ISS capture stunning footage of neon green auroras from space.
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shared breathtaking footage of auroras seen from a SpaceX capsule. The footage, captured during station repairs, showcases the Southern Lights from space.
Coverage emphasizes the vivid neon green colors of the auroras, with outlets like Yahoo, Nautilus, Daily Express, Daily Star, and Space highlighting the awe-inspiring visuals. The Daily Express notes that the crew scrambled for the best viewing spots, while the Daily Star reports that astronauts were left in awe by the spectacle.
Watch for further reactions from the space community and additional footage from the ISS. Coverage does not yet specify whether this event is related to any unusual solar activity.
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Quick answers
What is an aurora?
An aurora is a natural light display in the Earth's sky, predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions near the Arctic and Antarctic. The lights are caused by the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)?
The ISS is a modular space station in low Earth orbit. It is a collaborative program involving NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA, and CSA. The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory.
What is the Southern Lights?
The Southern Lights, also known as Aurora Australis, is a natural light display that occurs in the high-latitude regions near the South Pole. It is the southern hemisphere counterpart to the Northern Lights.
Coverage (7)
- 'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the s The Economic Times · 2d ago
- Aurora from ISS orbit 1968 The Planetary Society · 2d ago
- Astronaut shares breathtaking footage of aurora seen from SpaceX capsule amid station repairs Yahoo · 2d ago
- See the Southern Lights from Space in New ISS Video Nautilus | Science · 2d ago
- Space crew scramble for best spot as astronaut captures aurora from 250 miles above Earth Daily Express · 2d ago
- Incredible images show glowing aurora above Earth as astronauts left 'in awe' Daily Star · 2d ago
- Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away photo of the day for June 26, 2026 Space · 2d ago
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