Astronaut’s ‘night timelapse’ over China and Korea video wows people. Watch
“Magnificent,” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to the video.
Thomas Pesquet, an astronaut presently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), often takes to Instagram to share varied posts. Be it auroras or different cities of the Earth, his videos and images taken from space often leave people mesmersied. Case in point, his latest share of nighttime timelapse video over China and Korea. There is a chance that the video will stun you.
“Night timelapse over China and Korea. A night #timelapse over South-East Asia. Green lights of squid fishing, bright city lights of Hong Kong and Shanghai followed by Seoul until the border of the Korean peninsula closes on a pitch black DPRK,” he wrote while sharing the video.
Take a look at the post:
The video has been shared about 14 hours ago. Since being shared, the post has accumulated nearly 69,000 views and the numbers are only increasing. People also had a lot to say about the video.
“Magnificent,” wrote an Instagram user. “Fantastic,” shared another. Many also posted fire or heart emoticons to express their reactions.
What are your thoughts on the video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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