Neon green auroras from space will take your breath away photo of the day for June 26, 2026
Astronauts have captured striking neon green aurora footage from a SpaceX capsule and the International Space Station.
📍 The outcome
Astronauts, including Sophie Adenot, captured footage and images of intense neon green auroras from the ISS and a SpaceX capsule. The crew observed the Southern Lights from 250 miles above Earth.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth have released images and video of glowing neon green auroras. The footage was captured from both the International Space Station and a SpaceX capsule during ongoing station repairs.
Coverage from Space, Yahoo, and Nautilus emphasizes the visual intensity of the Southern Lights. Reports from the Daily Star and Daily Express describe the space crew as being "in awe" and scrambling for the best vantage points to document the phenomenon.
Future updates may include further "photo of the day" releases as the crew continues their mission and repairs.
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Quick answers
Where were the auroras captured from?
The footage was captured from the International Space Station and a SpaceX capsule.
At what altitude were the images taken?
The images were captured from 250 miles above Earth.
Which specific lights were featured in the ISS video?
According to Nautilus, the video shows the Southern Lights.
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