Flying Over the Earth at Night II

Recorded during 2017, timelapse sequences from the International Space Station are compiled in this serene video of planet Earth at Night . Fans of low Earth orbit can start by enjoying the view as green and red aurora borealis slather up the sky . The night scene tracks from northwest to southeast across North America, toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida coast. A second sequence follows European city lights, crosses the Mediterranean Sea, and passes over a bright Nile river in northern Africa. Seen from the orbital outpost, erratic flashes of lightning appear in thunder storms below and stars rise above the planet's curved horizon through a faint atmospheric airglow . Of course, from home you can always check out the vital signs of Planet Earth Now. Celebrate: Earth Day