Astronaut Captures Aurora Timelapse From Space

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli shared a timelapse showing an aurora from the International Space Station on December 5.

Nespoli is working aboard the station as part of the Italian Space Agency’s long-duration VITA mission. He has compiled a variety of other videos during his stay in space, including a view of the Persian Gulf and a glimpse of a fireball falling to Earth. Credit: European Space Agency via Storyful