Watch: NASA astronaut captures mesmerising setting of Moon behind Earth amid auroras
Screengrab of the Moon setting behind the Earth amid auroras.
The Earth has been hit by strong geomagnetic storms which have led to the formation of mesmerising auroras that aremaking our planet appear like never before in space.
Capturing a stunning moment from this spectacular phase, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick posted a timelapse video in which the Moon is seen setting behind the Earth which is dazzling with vibrant red and green auroras.
The moment was captured by the astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS).
Timelapse of the moon setting into streams of red and green aurora followed by a sunrise lighting up Soyuz with a light blue.
The aurora have been amazing the past few days. Great timing for trying out a new lens that recently arrived on Cygnus.
15mm, T1.8, 1/3s exposure,… pic.twitter.com/otFv5pZ6vd — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) August 12, 2024
The timelapse video, which left audiences mesmerised worldwide, also showed a beautiful sunrise because of which the Soyuz spacecraft illuminated with a light blue hue.
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Dominick wrote regarding the experience on social media platform X and said that the display of "amazing" auroras was the perfect opportunity to test the new lens sent by the Cygnus cargo spacecraft.
Solar eruptions trigger auroras across the globe
The astronaut captured breathtaking visuals because auroras filled the sky across the globe after getting triggered by multiple solar eruptions.
The geomagnetic storms are the result of the charged particles which get ejected from the sun and interact with the atmosphere of the Earth. These particles were intense and created the northern and southern lights.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that the geomagnetic storms are likely to continue which will ensure more celestial spectacle for skygazers.
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This solar activity took place because of increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections. They are known to cause disruptions in satellite communications and power grids.
Such solar activities also pave the way for the creation of auroras in regions far from the poles.
(With inputs from agencies)