Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured images of an intense southern aurora, which illuminated Earth's atmosphere with strong green hues. The phenomenon was recorded by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir during her time on the SpaceX Dragon capsule. In a Facebook post, she described the aurora as dancing and moving beneath them, creating an extraordinary spectacle. The event was caused by a recent solar activity that sent charged particles toward Earth's atmosphere. Green colors in the images result from interactions with oxygen atoms at lower altitudes.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a scientific phenomenon observed from space without taking a political stance. It provides factual descriptions of the aurora, its causes, and quotes from the astronaut involved. There is no indication of ideological framing, bias, or political commentary.
Official sources cited
- statement Jessica Meir's Facebook Post
- study Știrilor ProTV
