ISS shares breathtakingly beautiful video of aurora after its pic by NASA astronaut goes viral

The International Space Station (ISS) took to Instagram to share an incredible video of an aurora above the Earth’s horizon.

Published on: Mar 4, 2023, 12:51:12 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Auroras are dynamic patterns of brilliant lights dancing in the sky that have fascinated humans since ages. In fact, the incredible videos and images of the natural phenomenon, shared on social media, never fail to mesmerise people. One such example is a recent viral image taken from Nasa astronaut Josh Cassada. He captured a stunning shot of light display from an unique vantage point. And now, ISS has shared a video of the same display that has wowed people.

The image shows an aurora above the Earth’s horizon taken from the International Space Station (ISS). (Instagram/@iss)

ISS took to their official Instagram page to share the video. ‘There is no part of the planet that isn’t absolutely beautiful…’ NASA astronaut Josh Cassada on seeing the incredible views of the aurora with his Exp 68 crewmates,” they wrote as they posted the video.

Take a look at the strikingly stunning video:

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The video was posted about nine hours ago. Since being shared, the clip has accumulated more than 5.8 lakh views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has received close to 49,000 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“This video is beautiful,” posted an Instagram user. “Woooowww,” expressed another. “Thank you for sharing this video. speechless now…,” commented a third. “Like a dream,” shared a fourth. “That is amazing and so beautiful,” wrote a fifth.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha 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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