The snow‑capped Himalayas form a natural boundary between Asia and the Indian subcontinent

iss074e0351753 (March 6, 2026) --- The snow‑capped Himalayas form a natural boundary between Asia and the well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent. At center is Delhi, the capital territory of India, with a metropolitan population of about 33.8 million. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above southwestern China at approximately 11:22 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams