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Lightning from Above
Lightning from Above NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an image of lightning from above while orbiting the International Space Station. The image was taken on July 1, 2025, over Milan, Italy, at an altitude of more than 250 miles. Storm observations from space help scientists study Earth’s upper atmosphere and improve weather models. The data […]
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Moon and Flag at NASA Michoud
Moon and Flag at NASA Michoud The waning gibbous moon phase occurs after the full moon, when the Moon begins its journey back toward the Sun. During this phase, the opposite side of the Moon reflects the Moon’s light, causing the lighted side to appear smaller from our perspective. The Moon’s orbit is simply carrying […]
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Linear Sand Dunes in the Great Sandy Desert
Linear Sand Dunes in the Great Sandy Desert The Great Sandy Desert in northwest Australia features linear sand dunes that are approximately 25 meters high and separated by 0.5 to 1.5 kilometers. Astronauts have captured stunning photos of these dunes, including one taken on March 25, 2013, from the International Space Station. The dunes appear […]
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