A Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth’s Horizon

iss071e207178 (June 23, 2024) -- A long exposure shot taken aboard the International Space Station shows a golden atmospheric glow crowning Earth's horizon as the orbiting laboratory soared 267 miles over the South Pacific Ocean.

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A Golden Atmospheric Glow Crowns Earth’s Horizon

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