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Photos of orbital sunset’s last rays illuminating Earth’s horizon are incredible

International Space Station took to Instagram to share photos of an orbital sunset’s last rays illuminating Earth’s horizon.

Published on: Jun 3, 2022, 08:30:56 IST
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Have you ever seen pictures of sunrise captured from the International Space Station? There are several astronauts and also space agencies who have posted those images and expectedly, they left people mesmerised. There is now a latest inclusion to that category but with a slight twist. These recently posted photographers on the official Instagram page of International Space Station (ISS) shows an orbital sunset. And, to say that the pictures are captivating is an understatement.

The image posted by International Space Station on Instagram shows an orbital sunset’s last rays illuminating Earth’s horizon. (Instagram/@iss)
The image posted by International Space Station on Instagram shows an orbital sunset’s last rays illuminating Earth’s horizon. (Instagram/@iss)

“The last rays of an orbital sunset illuminate Earth's horizon in these photographs from the Space Station as it orbited above Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Madagascar on May 7, 2022,” ISS wrote while posting the wonderful images. They also added the exact locations where the photographs were captured.

Take a look at the incredible pictures:

The post has been shared a few days ago. Since when shared, the post has gathered more than 81,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The wonderful post has also prompted people to share various comments. Many wrote how the pictures have left them mesmerised.

“What a view. I am so jealous. Lol,” shared an Instagram user. “Breathtaking,” expressed another. “Love you ISS,” commented a third. “Oh, to see this in real life,” wondered a fourth. “So beautiful,” wrote a fifth.

What are your thoughts on the post?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More