All articles tagged with #space photography
Originally Published 2 days ago — by PetaPixel
NASA images reveal that iceberg A-23A, which has been floating since 1986 and was once over 4,000 square kilometers, is now bright blue and showing signs of imminent disintegration, likely within weeks, due to melting and structural failure.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
An astronaut aboard the ISS captured a rare lunar halo, a delicate optical ring caused by light refraction through high-altitude ice crystals in Earth's mesosphere, providing valuable insights into atmospheric conditions and phenomena from space.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science
An astronaut photo from the ISS captures the skull-like appearance of the Trou au Natron caldera in Chad's Sahara, shaped by volcanic activity and natural mineral deposits, revealing a striking geological formation from space.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui captured stunning photos of auroras and the Milky Way from the ISS's Kibo module, sharing a unique view of space. He is also preparing for Japan's first next-generation HTV-X cargo vehicle launch, scheduled for October 20, 2025, using the station's robotic arm. The ISS remains crewed with seven members, continuing its long history of human presence in space despite ongoing U.S. government shutdown impacts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Space
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer captured a stunning image of the Raging Baboon Nebula, a colorful cosmic cloud resembling a baboon's face, located 500 light-years away in the constellation Corona Australis, using advanced telescopes and cameras over 13 nights.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
An astronaut captured a space view of Lighthouse Reef in Belize, showcasing its whale-shaped atoll and the famous Great Blue Hole, a massive underwater sinkhole with significant geological and ecological importance, explored by divers and scientists alike.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
The Gaia Space Telescope has created a detailed 3D map of the Milky Way's star-forming regions up to 4000 light-years away, revealing new insights into stellar nurseries, including the presence of 44 million stars and 87 rare O-type stars, captured in a stunning space image and accompanying video.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Space
NASA and JAXA astronauts aboard the ISS captured stunning images of the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, despite challenges like limited viewing windows and low-angle light, providing a unique bird's-eye view of the celestial event.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Restored detailed images from NASA's Mercury and Gemini missions reveal the peril, innovation, and awe of early human spaceflight, highlighting key moments like John Glenn's orbit and first space photograph, emphasizing their foundational role in space exploration.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Live Science
NASA satellite images from 2016 reveal 10 unusual dark cloud holes over Heard Island caused by von Kármán vortices, a phenomenon where wind interacts with landmasses, creating swirling cloud patterns, with some irregularities likely due to intense winds and thick cloud coverage.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
NASA astronaut Don Petit captured a stunning long exposure photo from the ISS showing star trails, city lights, and Starlink satellites, highlighting the dynamic environment of low-Earth orbit and the increasing presence of satellite megaconstellations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLive.com
The Hubble Space Telescope captured its best image yet of the interstellar comet 3I-Atlas, a visitor from another star system, which is hurtling towards our solar system at 130,000 mph and is estimated to be between 1,000 and 3.5 miles across, with a dust plume and tail visible in the photo.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by New York Post
NASA astronaut Don Pettit, renowned for his stunning space photography from the ISS, shares a collection of breathtaking images capturing cosmic phenomena, city lights from orbit, auroras, and deep space scenes, highlighting the beauty of our universe from space.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
Amateur astronomer Efrain Morales captured a stunning image of Titan's shadow crossing Saturn during a rare transit event on July 18, 2025, an event visible with telescopes and occurring roughly every 15 years, with upcoming transits scheduled through October. Larger telescopes provide clearer views, and space enthusiasts are encouraged to observe or photograph these celestial phenomena.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
Astronauts aboard the ISS captured a striking image of a lightning storm over Singapore, highlighting the station's unique vantage point for observing Earth's weather phenomena and providing valuable data for atmospheric science.