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Sprites, Camera, Action!
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Published October 6, 2024
An astronaut photographed the atmospheric phenomenon, associated with lightning, during a stormy night over North America.
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Bends of the Alabama River
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Published September 30, 2024
Reflected sunlight highlights the water’s surface and flooded zones near Gee’s Bend.
Santiago at Night
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Published September 22, 2024
Lights in Chile’s central city display an array of colors and densities, reflecting various land uses and differences between the region’s communes.
The Korean Peninsula at Night
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Published September 15, 2024
Images of nighttime lights reveal patterns in population and urban development.
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Bustling Beijing
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Published September 9, 2024
China’s capital city boasts a diversity of structures, from its historic city center to the concentric roads and high-speed railway that surround it.
Mountains and Coastal Living Along the Gulf of Policastro
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Published September 1, 2024
Smooth beaches meet rugged alpine terrain along this section of coastline in southwestern Italy.
Mexicali, Baja California
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Published August 25, 2024
Urban and agricultural landscapes abut the U.S.–Mexico border in this part of the Sonoran Desert.
North Dakota in Winter
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Published August 18, 2024
Mid-morning sunlight illuminated snow-covered farmland and cliffs along the Des Lacs River valley.
Libya’s Wadi al Qattarah
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Published August 11, 2024
Dams along the ephemeral river help protect Benghazi against floodwater coming from the wadi and its watershed.
Colorful São Francisco
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Published August 4, 2024
Bold hues paint the landscape around this Brazilian river.
Lake Baikal at Night
Published July 28, 2024
From reflective snow and ice to the glowing towns along the Trans-Siberian Railway, nighttime near the world’s largest freshwater lake displays plenty of light.