Astronaut Captures Stunning Auroras and Moon from ISS
Matthew Dominick's recent images and timelapse showcase vibrant auroras and the moon from 250 miles above Earth.
Overview
- Dominick, part of SpaceX Crew-8, has shared images of red and green auroras alongside the moon.
- A timelapse video highlights the moon setting into auroras with the ISS and Soyuz in view.
- The auroras result from solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere, creating colorful displays.
- Dominick has taken approximately 200,000 photos during his mission, many in his spare time.
- New camera equipment delivered by Cygnus has enhanced the quality of these remarkable images.