A sunset below Earth’s horizon silhouettes the clouds and illuminates the atmosphere

iss074e0722845 (June 16, 2026) --- A sunset below Earth’s horizon silhouettes the clouds and illuminates the atmosphere in orange and blue hues, contrasting the planet’s darkened surface with the blackness of outer space. The International Space Station was orbiting 270 miles above the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Argentina, at approximately 6:53 p.m. local time.