The city lights of Doha, Qatar

iss072e519924 (Jan. 23, 2025) --- The city lights of Doha, Qatar, the Middle Eastern nation's capital with a population of about 1.2 million, are pictured at approximately 9:51 p.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 258 miles above. Some prominent landmarks include the Shahaniyah Camel Race Track (top right), Hamad International Airport, and the artificial Pearl Island (both at center and on the Persian Gulf Coast).