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A view of Chennai at night from the International Space Station shows a sprawling city along the water (upper right). City lights make the city shine while also highlighting roadways. The surrounding area is mostly dark.

Chennai City Lights

Chennai, on India's southern coast along the Bay of Bengal and with a metropolitan population of about 8.7 million, shines with white LED streetlights in this photograph taken at approximately 9:13 p.m. local time on May 2, 2026, from the International Space Station.

Image Credit: NASA/Chris Williams

TakenMay 2, 2026

Image CreditNASA/Chris Williams

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