Aurora Views from the ISS: November 2025 Geomagnetic Storm

Source: NASA — NASA/ISS · Original source

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station capture the aurora during the November 11-13, 2025 geomagnetic storm, following an X5.1 solar flare.

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