A diamond‑like orbital sunset, also known as a sun glint, illuminates Earth’s thin atmosphere

iss074e0795348 (July 4, 2026) --- A diamond‑like orbital sunset, also known as a sun glint, flares briefly, illuminating Earth’s thin atmosphere with fading orange and blue hues that outline the horizon. The International Space Station was orbiting 265 miles above the far eastern China–Russia border at approximately 12:48 a.m. local time when this photograph was taken.