NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has shared a mesmerizing view of Earth’s auroras from 260 miles above the planet aboard the International Space Station. The time-lapse footage captures the Sun dipping below the horizon while brilliant green and red aurora curtains ripple across the atmosphere, with city lights faintly glowing beneath.

Kim explained that the stunning display followed a major solar particle event, which created “beautiful blankets of aurora” visible even from orbit. The video provides one of the most spectacular views astronauts experience, combining natural phenomena with the unique perspective of space.

The footage not only highlights the dynamic beauty of Earth’s upper atmosphere but also serves as a reminder of the complex interactions between solar activity and our planet. For Kim and fellow crew members, witnessing such events firsthand reinforces the awe-inspiring scale of space exploration and the remarkable vantage point the ISS provides for observing our world.