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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Northern Lights from Space

1/13/2025

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has mesmerized us with breathtaking time-lapse footage of the northern lights, shimmering over Eastern Canada from the International Space Station. These vibrant green displays, soaring 75 miles above Earth, are set to dazzle even more frequently as we approach solar maximum, offering a spectacular show for those in northern locales like Alaska and Canada.

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit has mesmerized us with breathtaking time-lapse footage of the northern lights, shimmering over Eastern Canada from the International Space Station. These vibrant green displays, soaring 75 miles above Earth, are set to dazzle even more frequently as we approach solar maximum, offering a spectacular show for those in northern locales like Alaska and Canada.