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NASA Releases Nighttime Image of the United States from the ISS

NASA published an image captured on September 8, 2026, from the International Space Station, displaying the nighttime lights of the United States with New York at the center.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
September 29, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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NASA has released an image taken from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 8, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time, showing a nighttime view of the United States.

This photo, captured from about 259 miles above Earth, highlights urban areas with New York City as the focal point.

The image was taken by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, showcasing the beauty of nighttime lights visible from Earth’s orbit.

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