Astronaut reveals rare image of nighttime lightning over India captured from space
Astronauts frequently share magnificent photographs of Earth on social media networks, taken from their unique vantage point in orbit. These images provide a breathtaking view of our home planet, which never fails to inspire awe.
Astronauts frequently share magnificent photographs of Earth on social media networks, taken from their unique vantage point in orbit. These images provide a breathtaking view of our home planet, which never fails to inspire awe. Astronaut Matthew Dominick uploaded an image that suited that criteria. He captured lightning in the night sky over India.
What did the astronaut share?
Lightning at night over India.
¡ª Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) August 17, 2024
When trying to capture lighting in an image I use burst mode and hope lighting strikes in the frame. I was super happy when this lightning strike ended up in the middle of the frame. No crop needed.
1/5s, 85mm, f1.4, ISO 6400 pic.twitter.com/OTSVLSBcQP
"Lightning at night over India. When trying to capture lighting in an image I use burst mode and hope lighting strikes in the frame. I was super happy when this lightning strike ended up in the middle of the frame. No crop needed," he wrote on his X post. The stunning shot captures a dazzling blue light in the centre of a completely dark sky.
The image, posted only a few hours ago, provides a unique perspective from the International Space Station.
How did people on the internet react?
More than 49,000 people have seen it since it was posted, and the figure is still growing. The share triggered a spirited conversation among multiple people, each with their own interpretation of the image.
Incredible picture!
¡ª Universe (@shubhamsatavx) August 17, 2024
What a picture !!!
¡ª Link Linked (@Livespace80) August 17, 2024
Supercool!
¡ª Riyan Mendonsa (@RiyanMendonsa) August 17, 2024
Looking at it, looks like the lightning strike is somewhere in the middle of the Deccan plateau, a region like Bangalore... is that correct?
Please let us k ow which part of India?
Thank you for sharing this I would be happy if you share a day time picture also
¡ª Yogesh Soni ?? (@Yogesh__Soni) August 17, 2024
Wow wee! Huge gratitude ? it's utterly divine! ?
¡ª angela????La! (@andersonsangela) August 17, 2024
Also read: Single lightning strike, city lights & rising sun: Astronaut shares incredible image of Earth
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