Summary
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took a nighttime photo showing "moonglint" between Florida and Cuba. This image highlights the moonlight reflecting on water, a view not visible from the ground. NASA shared the photo, which was taken on March 19, 2023.
Key Facts
- An astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) took the photo at 2:23 a.m. Eastern time on March 19.
- "Moonglint" is the reflection of moonlight on a water surface, visible at certain angles.
- The photo shows moonglint between the Florida peninsula and Cuba.
- The International Space Station is about 248 miles above Earth.
- The moon was in a waning phase with 78% illumination when the photo was taken.
- Bright city lights are visible in the photo, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Havana.
- The future of the ISS is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
