Updated: December 16, 2020 5:40:19 pm
The image also captures the ‘orange air glow’, which is the result of atmospheric particles reacting to solar radiation.
NASA shared an image of what the snow-covered Himalayas look like from space and it is widely shared on social media. Shared from NASA’s official Instagram identifier, the image also captured the bright lights of the city of New Delhi and Lahore.
The long-exposure enhanced image was reportedly taken by one of the crew members of the International Space Station (ISS).
“The snow capped Himalayan mountains look splendid in this enhanced long exposure image taken by a crew member aboard @iss,” the post read.
Take a look here:
The image also captures the ‘orange air glow’, which is the result of atmospheric particles reacting to solar radiation.
Take a look at some of the reactions to the image:
The Himalayas have some of the highest peaks on Earth, including Mount Everest, located on the border between Nepal and China.
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