NASA astronaut BobHines has shared a set of images he captured from the space station that show a beautiful aurora over Earth.
Besides working on a slew of science experiments in microgravity conditions, astronauts aboard the International Space Station can also take time out to fully appreciate their enviable location some 250 miles above Earth.
Following in Pesquet’s footsteps, NASA astronauts Bob Hines this week snapped some truly amazing images of a distant aurora. Absolutely SPECTACULAR aurora today!!! Thankful for the recent solar activity resulting in these wonderful sights! pic.twitter.com/aOD45XSWaX Auroras occur when particles from incoming solar storms strike gases in Earth’s atmosphere, with the collision often resulting in these gorgeous displays above Earth’s surface.
Tweeting from terra firma, retired NASA astronaut Mike Fossum praised Hines for his series of shots, describing them as “awesome.”
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