ISS posts pics of multicoloured orbital sunset taken from space
International Space Station (ISS) took to Instagram to share a series of images showing orbital sunset.
The International Space Station’s (ISS) Instagram page is a treasure trove for those who love everything space-related. From videos of astronauts doing spacewalks to pictures of auroras dancing around Earth, they share various kinds of posts that often leave people intrigued. It won’t be wrong to say that their posts never fail to create a buzz. And, their recent share is just the same. The organisation shared a series of pictures taken from space that show the orbital sunset’s last rays illuminating Earth’s horizon.

“A multicolored orbital sunset was photographed from the space station as it orbited above the Atlantic Ocean in February 2023,” reads the caption posted along with the images.
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Take a look at the incredible pictures that may make your jaw drop:
Since being shared, the post has accumulated more than 52,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has received several comments from people.
Here’s how Instagram users reacted to the post by International Space Station:
“Beautiful,” posted an Instagram user. “Love number five the most. The pics are all the more special for being captured in outer space,” expressed another. “Gorgeous show of tech and light, bravo!” commented a third. “Really beautiful,” wrote a fifth. Many shared their reactions through heart emoticons.
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