Earth

Looking Down At Aurora Borealis From Space

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
Joint Polar Satellite System
August 18, 2022
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Looking Down At Aurora Borealis From Space
Aurora Borealis from space
Joint Polar Satellite System

The Aurora Borealis from space overnight via NOAA-20 Day Night Band.

Moonlight illuminates cloud tops in this stunning image and water bodies appear black – except for moon glint on the ocean. Can you see the single lightning streak? City lights complete the nighttime scene?

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