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Saying Goodnight

east coast at night from space station
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei took this image of the eastern U.S. and Canada at night, writing, "Good night from @Space_Station. DC, NY, Toronto, Cleveland, and surrounding areas!"

“Good night from @Space_Station. DC, NY, Toronto, Cleveland, and surrounding areas!” This note from NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei may be visually stunning, but it’s a common occurrence on the International Space Station, which experiences 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.

Image Credit: NASA/Mark Vande Hei