ISS Astronaut Captures Stunning Nighttime View of US City Lights

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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed the United States from the International Space Station in the early hours of September 8, 2026. The image was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time, with New York City prominently visible at the center. The ISS was orbiting approximately 259 miles above Earth when the shot was captured. The photograph highlights the sprawling network of city lights across the country as seen from orbit.

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