A Million Miles Away: The Most Stunning Shots Of The World From Space

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From Space, With Awe: Mesmerising Shots Of Our World From Above

BY: Ruchit Rastogi | Published: Oct 08, 2023 02:00 PM IST

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From the vantage point of space, our planet transforms into a breathtaking masterpiece. Astronauts orbiting in space stations are privileged witnesses to this celestial spectacle. Armed with cameras, they capture moments that showcase the most stunning landscapes of the world from space.

At night, the city of Paris sparkles like a jewel, and the aurora borealis, or northern lights, dance across the polar skies, creating vibrant colours that defy imagination. These celestial phenomena, visible only from space, serve as a reminder of the Earth’s ethereal wonders.

Truly, Earth from space is a mesmerising sight, a unique perspective that promises an interstellar adventure as we explore incredible destinations around the world.

A ‘stellar’ photo expedition of the world from space

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Ruchit Rastogi

A journalism graduate, Ruchit has worked with Republic TV as a news writer before venturing into the world of travel with Flynote, covering both local and international stories. Off the clock, Ruchit can be spotted cafe hopping, indulging in his love for reading, cooking, or planning his next solo adventure. A wandering hermit at heart, his days are ..Read More

Greece's snow-covered mountains, wrapped in a wintery blue and white blanket, create a breathtaking scene, even when viewed from space. (Image Credit: astro_matthias/Twitter)
At night, Spain and Portugal twinkle like stars in these pictures from space, illuminating the Iberian Peninsula's beauty. (Image Credit: @NASA/Twitter)
Dubai's nighttime beauty is impressive from space and equally stunning up close. It's a desert city that never stops amazing. (Image Credit: @StationCDRKelly/Twitter)
New York City, with its sparkling lights, creates a captivating picture when seen from space, revealing the city's unique charm. (Image Credit: nasa.gov)
Italy and the Alps are nothing short of breathtaking, a stunning view that lingers in memory, even when observed from the depths of space. (Image Credit: @StationCDRKelly/Twitter)
From space, Ireland and the UK dazzle with bright green auroras, illustrating the enchanting transformation these European countries undergo at night. (Image Credit: @Astro_Wheels/Twitter)
Southern India shines brightly in this nighttime photo from space, like a starry masterpiece. (Image Credit: @StationCDRKelly/Twitter)
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, as seen from space, looks like a mesmerising underwater forest of blue branches. (Image Credit: @Astro_Wheels/Twitter)
Cairo, a city rich in ancient Egyptian culture and sandy hues, reveals its intricate network of streets, a striking spectacle captured in pictures from space. (Image Credit: instagram/nasa)
Witness the beauty of Cape Town, as its lights create a captivating tapestry visible in breathtaking pictures from space. (Image Credit: @StationCDRKelly/Twitter)
Experience the grandeur of the Great Lakes merging with the sea at St. Lawrence's mouth, a stunning sight captured in space photos amid drifting clouds. (Image Credit: asc-csa.gc.ca)
Paris, the City of Lights, continues to shine brightly in the still of the night, as seen in this beautiful picture taken from space. (Image Credit: esa.int)
Marvel at the stunning cluster of lights in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, as this amazing picture from space captures the vibrant spirit of Brazil. (Image credit: nasa.gov)
Witness the beauty of the Northern Lights as they illuminate the Pacific Northwest, with a colour palette of green and pink, captured in this spellbinding picture from space. (Image Credit: @StationCDRKelly/Twitter)

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