Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away photo of the day for June 26, 2026
Astronauts aboard the ISS have captured stunning footage of neon green auroras dancing above Earth.
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📍 How it ended
Astronauts captured footage and images of neon green auroras from the ISS and a SpaceX capsule. Sophie Adenot and other crew members viewed the Southern Lights from 250 miles above Earth.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Astronauts have shared breathtaking images and videos of intense auroras viewed from space. Coverage from The Economic Times, Yahoo, and Daily Express emphasizes the vivid neon green colors and the awe-inspiring experience for the astronauts.
The Planetary Society and Space have highlighted the unique perspective from the International Space Station (ISS). The footage was captured from both the ISS and a SpaceX capsule during station repairs.
Upcoming coverage may focus on the scientific aspects of the auroras, further details from the astronauts, or additional space photography.
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Quick answers
What caused the auroras?
Coverage does not yet specify the cause of the auroras.
Which astronauts captured the footage?
Coverage mentions French astronaut Sophie Adenot and astronauts aboard the ISS and a SpaceX capsule.
How high above Earth were the auroras photographed?
The Daily Express reports that the auroras were captured from 250 miles above Earth.
Coverage (7)
- 'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the s The Economic Times · 25d ago
- Aurora from ISS orbit 1968 The Planetary Society · 25d ago
- Astronaut shares breathtaking footage of aurora seen from SpaceX capsule amid station repairs Yahoo · 25d ago
- See the Southern Lights from Space in New ISS Video Nautilus | Science · 25d ago
- Space crew scramble for best spot as astronaut captures aurora from 250 miles above Earth Daily Express · 25d ago
- Incredible images show glowing aurora above Earth as astronauts left 'in awe' Daily Star · 25d ago
- Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away photo of the day for June 26, 2026 Space · 25d ago
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