The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere above the Indian Ocean

iss074e0433177 (April 3, 2026) --- The aurora australis crowns Earth’s atmosphere in this photograph taken at approximately 3:13 a.m. local time from the International Space Station as it orbited 269 miles above the Indian Ocean east of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. In the foreground, the Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from a power and data grapple fixture attached to the Harmony module. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams