NASA astronaut captures city lights streaking below ISS in stunning new photos
NASA Space Technology City lights in northern Mexico streak by in this long-exposure photograph taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit from the International Space Station on Oct. 24, 2024.(Image credit: NASA/Don Pettit)The whirling Earth shines brightly in fresh imagery taken from the space station.NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his long-exposure photographs from the International Space Station (ISS), recently captured views above Mexico and the United States showing city lights streaking by 250 miles (400 kilometers) beneath him.Pettit also managed to glimpse the aurora, or northern lights, on the horizon. These glowing hues appear when energetic particles from the sun interact with Earth's upper atmosphere.Related: 'Spaceborne': Astronaut Don Pettit's amazing space photos (gallery)Pettit, on his fourth mission to the space station, is well known for his orbital photography, which he performs during his spare time.Streaks...
