NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a time-lapse sequence of the Aurora Australis from a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

high southern latitudes, southern Indian Ocean

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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir

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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:34:00 GMT · 2d 1h ago

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high southern latitudes, southern Indian Ocean ·

Why

Energetic particles from the Sun collide with atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating the colorful glow of auroras.

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The footage provides a unique orbital perspective on the Southern Lights, revealing the scale and dynamic interplay between the Sun and Earth's magnetic field, and offering scientists valuable information about space weather.

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The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nasa-astronaut-captures-stunning-southern-lights-dancing-like-snakes-across-earth-from-space/articleshow/131788925.cms
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