NASA Captures Stunning Image of Earth’s ‘Airglow’ with Moon from International Space Station

NASA posts beautiful picture of Earth’s ‘airglow’

NASA captures stunning image of Earth’s ‘airglow’ with the moon shining just above

An airglow is formed when atoms and molecules in the upper atmosphere get energised due to sunlight

Auroras are different from airglow as they are formed when charged particles emitted by the Sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field

The image has garnered more than 700,000 likes on Instagram

NASA posts beautiful picture of Earth’s ‘airglow’

Trust NASA to send stunning pictures of the cosmos our way. The latest image that has captivated people is of Earth’s ‘airglow’ with the moon shining just above. This image was captured from the International Space Station and has been posted on NASA’s Instagram handle.

What is airglow?

An airglow is formed when atoms and molecules in the upper atmosphere get energised due to sunlight, shedding their excess energy and leading to a yellowish glow in the atmosphere above Earth’s surface.

How is airglow different from auroras?

Auroras are formed when charged particles emitted by the Sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field, creating a different visual phenomenon in the sky.

The image has received over 700,000 likes on Instagram, with users expressing their awe in the comments below the post.

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