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In the distance, small points of light can be seen against the darkness of space. The sun's rays peek over Earth, creating a blue haze tinged with orange. On Earth, the city lights of Chicago, Illinois, (far left) and the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area (far right) shine.

The Beginnings of a Sunrise

The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 260 miles above the central United States. At far left, the city lights of Chicago, Illinois, are outlined by Lake Michigan. At far right, the city lights of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area shine through the clouds.

Image Credit: NASA / Jasmin Moghbeli

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