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The Milky Way appears above Earth's bright atmospheric glow in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared 261 miles above southern Iran at approximately 12:54 a.m. local time. The camera was configured for low light and long duration settings.

The Milky Way appears above Earth’s bright atmospheric glow

iss073e0516005 (Aug. 23, 2025) --- The Milky Way appears above Earth's bright atmospheric glow in this photograph from the International Space Station as it soared 261 miles above southern Iran at approximately 12:54 a.m. local time. The camera was configured for low light and long duration settings.

Image Credit: JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
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TakenAugust 23, 2025
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Image CreditJAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
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