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Japan at Night
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Published February 28, 2021
The contrast of the bright lights against the dark landscape makes this a favorite astronaut photo.
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A Long-Ago Lake Amid the Dunes
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Published March 2, 2021
The modern oasis of Jubbah sits within the wind shadow of historic mountains and the basin of an ancient lakebed.
Cruising Past the Aurora Borealis
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Published February 27, 2021
Astronauts have snapped numerous photos of the light show from their unique perch on the International Space Station.
Hints of a Recent Eruption
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Published February 21, 2021
Photographing an ongoing volcanic eruption anywhere on Earth is a matter of luck for most astronauts, but Kamchatka provides its share of opportunities.
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The Red Crest
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Published February 18, 2021
The Namib Desert bears a scar from a meteorite impact.
Gold Rush in the Peruvian Amazon
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Published February 7, 2021
Gold mining pits line the rivers and cut into the rainforest.
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Sands and Mats at Padre Island
Published January 31, 2021
The barrier island in Texas has much to teach about barrier islands and Martian life.
Bustling Persian Gulf at Night
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Published January 24, 2021
City lights and shipping traffic mark one of the world’s major economic crossroads.
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From Automobiles to Armstrong
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Published January 17, 2021
Cleveland’s urban layout has evolved as time and technology have advanced.
Socked in Stratovolcano
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Published January 10, 2021
Uninhabited Atlasov Island rises above the clouds and the Sea of Okhotsk.
El Bibane Lagoon
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Published December 27, 2020
This portion of the Tunisian coast is a sheltering harbor for fish, shorebirds, and Mars-like life.
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