Station photo captures U.S. city lights at night

NASA has published a nighttime image of the United States taken from the International Space Station, showing city lights looking toward New York City.

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NASA published an image on Sept. 28, 2026, showing a nighttime view of the United States from the International Space Station, with city lights visible and New York City toward the center of the frame.

The agency said the photograph was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on Sept. 8, 2026, while the station orbited 259 miles above Earth. The image is credited to NASA and Jessica Meir.

The picture was released as an image article.

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