Overview
- The space station posted a curated set on its X account, describing the five cities as among the most luminous seen from orbit during a recent night pass.
- Delhi’s frame notes the Yamuna River dividing the city, a bright rectangle marking Indira Gandhi International Airport, an estimated 34.67 million metro population, and a capture time near 10:54 pm local.
- Tokyo’s glow traces the curve of Tokyo Bay with illuminated rail lines, while New York’s view spans Long Island with Central Park visible as a dark rectangle.
- Singapore’s image highlights Changi Airport and the Pasir Panjang container port, and São Paulo appears awash in white LED lighting.
- The posts drew social media comments praising the brightness and questioning Delhi’s pollution, as coverage tied the visuals to rising energy demand with rapid urbanisation.