Orbital sunrise to Sun’s glint beaming off English Channel: ISS shares incredible pics in viral post

International Space Station (ISS) took to Instagram to share the mesmerising images taken from space.

Published on: Jun 11, 2021, 12:36:19 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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International Space Station’s (ISS) Instagram account is nothing less than a treasure trove for those who love everything space related. From sharing videos of spacewalks to posting images of our own Blue Planet, the shares by the space station often leave people mesmerised. Just like their latest post which shows different kinds of pictures of Earth taken from space.

An orbital sunrise is pictured above the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia from the International Space Station. (Instagram/@iss)

The post shared by ISS contains four amazing images. In the caption, they also explained what the pictures show.

“Pic 1) The sun’s glint beams off the English Channel and the North Sea. Pic 2) An orbital sunrise is pictured above the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia. Pic 3) Middle Eastern city lights with the Moon’s glint beaming off the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Suez. Pic 4) A long exposure photograph of African city lights, Earth’s atmospheric glow and star trails,” reads a part of their post.

Take a look at the astonishing pictures which may leave you speechless:

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A post shared by International Space Station (@iss)

Since being posted some eight hours ago, the share has gathered more than 70,000 likes – and the numbers are only increasing. It has also accumulated tons of comments from people who couldn’t stop commenting on the beauty of the images.

“Amazing,” wrote an Instagram user. “Beautiful,” shared another. Many reacted with fire or heart emoticons.

What are your thoughts on the images shared by the International Space Station on Instagram?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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