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NASA Crew-12 Commander Captures Snaky Southern Lights From Space Station

NYT > Science·June 10, 2026

NASA's Crew-12 commander, Jessica Meir, has captured footage of the southern lights from the space station. The stunning visuals were shared by Meir on Sunday, showcasing the natural phenomenon from a unique perspective. The southern lights, also known as the aurora australis, are a breathtaking display of colored lights in the southern hemisphere's night sky. Meir's footage provides a rare glimpse of this spectacle from space.

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