Stunning Night Images From Space: ISS Captures Earth's Most Brilliantly Illuminated Cities From Delhi To Tokyo

Nov 21, 2025 06:32 pm CST

The International Space Station has shared breathtaking nighttime photographs of Earth's most luminous cities, including Delhi, Singapore, Tokyo, and São Paulo. These remarkable images reveal intricate patterns of urban illumination visible from 400 kilometers above our planet, showcasing metropolitan centers that shine so brightly they can be observed from space. Delhi's photograph, captured at 10:54 pm, clearly displays the city divided by the Yamuna River and highlights the second-largest metropolitan area in the world after Tokyo.