NASA shares incredible image of Moonrise from Space Station's Unique Vantage Point
The photograph was taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Domini. The agency's social media handles are a treasure trove for space enthusiasts.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) often captures breathtaking photographs of our universe, captivating space enthusiasts. The US Space Agency's social media handles are a treasure trove for individuals who enjoy watching instructive movies and stunning photographs of Earth and space.
In its most recent post, the agency published a photo of the moonrise taken from a "unique vantage point" within the International Space Station.
Who took the incredible moonrise image?
The image shows a crescent-shaped moon above the Earth's atmosphere | Image: Instagram
The photograph was taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who has been on the International Space Station for almost four months. The image shows a crescent-shaped moon above the Earth's atmosphere. The planet looks like ocean-blue water.
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"Layers of orange and black appear underneath the horizontal band of blue stretching across the centre of the image. The crescent moon is white and stands out against the blackness of space," the US government organisation said in the description of the image.
What did the astronaut say about capturing the image?
The photograph was taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick | Image: Instagram
While describing the scene, the astronaut said, "A sliver of a moon rises out of noctilucent clouds and appears to look towards the horizon awaiting the imminent sunrise."
"A crescent moon floats over the Earth¡¯s atmosphere, which resembles ocean-blue water. Layers of orange and black appear underneath the horizontal band of blue stretching across the center of the image. The crescent moon is white and stands out against the blackness of space," NASA described the image.
How did people on the internet react?
"Nobody can see, it¡¯s just you and me tonight," the user wrote. Another added, "Thank you, NASA, for the efforts you make for human awareness and science."
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Another user added, "Dancing in the moonlight everybody's feeling warm and bright it's such a fine and natural sight everybody's dancing in the moonlight."
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