space photography
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.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Captures Breathtaking View of India Illuminated During Diwali From Space
Oct 21, 2025 01:50 pm CST
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares a spectacular throwback video showing India's cities glowing like a "living galaxy" during Diwali as seen from his orbital mission. The viral footage captures major metropolitan areas like Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad twinkling against the darkness of space, offering a unique celestial perspective of the festival of lights celebrated across the nation.

