The Milky Way Looms Above The Atmospheric Glow Of a Habitable Planet
iss073e0516005 (Aug. 23, 2025) — NASA larger image
The Milky Way appears above Earth’s bright atmospheric glow in this photograph from the International Space Station.
This image was taken as ISS soared 261 miles above southern Iran at approximately 12:54 a.m. local time. The camera was configured for low light and long duration settings.
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