Astronauts Capture Pre-Dawn Lights Over America's Midwest

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With almost no clouds in the sky, astronauts aboard the International Space Station had a wide view of nighttime illumination across the U.S. Midwest. The clear conditions allowed the city and town lights of the region to stand out sharply from the darkness below. The imagery reflects the vantage point crews have from orbit as they pass over the country before sunrise. The article presents the scene as a visual snapshot rather than reporting on any particular event.

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