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NASA Astronaut Captures Rare Red Aurora From Space
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A red aurora boreal, a rare astronomical phenomenon, was observed from the International Space Station thanks to astronaut Don Pettit, who recorded the event during a six-month mission. The intensity and tonality of this aurora, unusual for its predominant color, caught the attention of the scientific community and astronomy enthusiasts.The day will become a night for 6 minutes: when and where will be the longest solar eclipse of the centuryPett…
Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station
NewsFeedNASA astronaut Don Pettit recorded video of a stunning red aurora from aboard the International Space Station. The colour is rare because of the high altitude needed for it occur, about 240 kilometres above Earth.Published On 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025 Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station appeared first on RocketNews.
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured from the International Space Station a rare red aurora boreal, a natural phenomenon that surprised by its intensity and colors.
NASA astronaut @astro_petit captured a red aurora from the International Space Station, a phenomenon so rare that only happens a few times in six months of mission.This unusual glow appears when solar particles collide with the Earth’s magnetic field and oxygen in the atmosphere emits such a hypnotic reddish hue. A reminder that our planet is surrounded by magic... and science.Do you imagine seeing this phenomenon with your own eyes from space? …
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