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Astronaut photographs auroras from space station using an iPhone

Original: Astronaut captures mesmerizing auroras with iPhone from ISS photo of the day for Oct. 13, 2026

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured striking images of auroras using an iPhone, featured as photo of the day for Oct. 13, 2026. The images show the glowing lights of Earth's atmosphere from orbit, highlighting how everyday smartphone cameras can now document phenomena once reserved for professional space photography equipment.

Why now: The novelty of ordinary smartphone photography capturing spectacular auroras from orbit is drawing attention.

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