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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
Published March 2, 2021
The modern oasis of Jubbah sits within the wind shadow of historic mountains and the basin of an ancient lakebed.
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Cruising Past the Aurora Borealis
Published February 27, 2021
Astronauts have snapped numerous photos of the light show from their unique perch on the International Space Station.
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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
Published February 18, 2021
The Namib Desert bears a scar from a meteorite impact.
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Bolts of Blue
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Published February 10, 2021
Cameras and sensors on the International Space Station have been helping scientists to characterize the natural light shows produced at the tops of thunderstorms.
Gold Rush in the Peruvian Amazon
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
Published January 17, 2021
Cleveland’s urban layout has evolved as time and technology have advanced.
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