A bright orange airglow outlines Earth’s horizon beneath the starry expanse of the night sky

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iss074e05319021 (April 19, 2026) --- This serene view from the International Space Station captures a bright orange airglow outlining Earth’s horizon beneath the starry expanse of the night sky. The orbital outpost was soaring 259 miles above Colombia at approximately 2:09 a.m. local time when this photograph was taken. Credit: ESA/Sophie Adenot