Earth’s Atmosphere at Sunrise from Space - NASA Image #2282532 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image shows the curvature of Earth’s limb against the blackness of space, with sunlight breaking over the horizon and illuminating the upper atmosphere in vibrant blues and oranges. A subtle solar flare appears near the horizon, highlighting atmospheric scattering and the transition from night to day. The photo was taken by astronauts aboard the ISS using a high-sensitivity digital camera.

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