Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea

iss073e0515603 (Aug. 24, 2025) --- Shanghai, China, situated on the Yangtze River where it meets the East China Sea, is pictured at approximately 1:32 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 261 miles above the nation's eastern coastline. Visible landmarks include Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport near the top of the frame and Shanghai Pudong International Airport at the bottom. The city's lights appear dimmer from orbit due to the widespread use of modern, downward-facing, energy-efficient lighting that reduces light pollution. Credit: JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)