Space Station Captures Spectacular Night View Of India Illuminated By City Lights The International Space Station (ISS) has released stunning nighttime images of India, captured from orbit, offering a breathtaking view of the subcontinent illuminated by thousands of city lights as the spacecraft passed over the Arabian Sea and the Himalayan region. Shared on the ISS’s official account on X, the images depict India glowing beneath a dark sky, with clusters of lights forming intricate, web-like patterns across the landscape. The illuminated network highlights major cities connected by highways, while smaller clusters reveal towns and villages shining across the country. The tweet accompanying the images described the scene as “the well-lit nighttime cityscape of India pictured from the International Space Station as it soared over the Arabian Sea and across the Himalayas.” The visuals sparked excitement among space enthusiasts and Indian social media users, many of whom were fascinated by how the lights trace the outline of the Indian subcontinent. One user remarked, “India is glowing from space, a reminder of how human energy and culture shine even brighter than city lights.” Another commented, “The way the lights trace the entire shape of the subcontinent is incredible. It is one of the most beautiful views from the ISS.” A third user noted, “The contrast between the mountain shadows and the city lights is stunning. It’s hard to believe this is one continuous view. Who else can spot their home city in this?” The ISS, which orbits Earth at an altitude of between 370 km and 460 km, completes one orbit in about 90 minutes.#united_states #india #international_space_station #arabian_sea #himilayan_region
