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The Milky Way extends above the Earth’s horizon

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Apr 13, 2021
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The Milky Way extends above the Earth's horizon
The Milky Way extends above the Earth's horizon.

iss064e055946 (April 8, 2021) — This long exposure photograph was taken during an orbital night period from the International Space Station 271 miles above the Indian Ocean. The Milky Way extends above the airglow blanketing the Earth’s horizon with an aurora near the bottom right of the frame.