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ISS astronauts observe a green glow over Earth, caused by airglow in the upper atmosphere.
Airglow lights up the atmosphere when molecules emit energy after being excited by solar radiation.
The image was taken from low Earth orbit about 260 miles above Texas.
Airglow forms a continuous global layer, present day and night, though it’s best seen from space.
Airglow helps researchers refine atmospheric models for climate science.
The green sheen on Earth was observed by ISS astronauts in late October.
Space.com identifies the feature as airglow, distinct from auroras in intensity.
The observation occurred about 260 miles (418 kilometers) above Texas.
The glow provides a diagnostic tool for studying atmospheric disturbances and space weather.
The Space.com report frames airglow as a visual and scientific phenomenon worth studying from space.

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The Soyuz MS-27 undocked from the Prichal module to begin the Expedition 73 crew’s Earth return.
NASA will air the deorbit burn, entry, and landing coverage starting at 10:30 p.m. on multiple platforms.
The planned landing is a parachute-assisted touchdown at 12:03 a.m. local time in Kazakhstan.
NASA will continue live updates via the space station blog and social media channels.
The three astronauts aboard are NASA’s Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky.
The ISS crew and followers will monitor additional space station activities via social channels.
The landing location is southeast of Dzhezkazgan on the Kazakh steppe.
The undocking marks the start of a controlled return after an orbital stay aboard the ISS.
Live coverage is available on NASA+, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.
The article lists NASA's space station blog and social accounts for updates.

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Astronaut aboard the ISS captured a rare sunglint over the Alabama River, making it resemble a golden dragon from space.
The phenomenon is caused by sunglint, where sunlight reflects off still water toward observers in space.
The golden hue results from atmospheric scattering that removes blue light, giving a yellow tint.
The Messiah-like head of the dragon is formed by flooded zones near the William Bill Dannelly Reservoir.
The reservoir has altered floodplains and supported hydroelectric power since the 1960s.
NASA Earth Observatory notes sunglints reveal land-water contrasts and aid study of natural and human-made changes.
Gee's Bend and Boykin are mentioned as nearby features linked to the dragon shape.
NASA Earth Observatory provides context on the phenomenon and its educational value.
The feature inspired discussions about how light and water interact to shape perceptions of terrain.
The Alabama River connects to Mobile Bay and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico.
The discovery underscores how everyday landscapes can appear dramatically different from space.

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