A photograph taken from the International Space Station shows city lights across the Midwestern United States to the East Coast. The image, captured a couple of hours before sunrise, features major urban areas such as Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit, Michigan, as well as the New York metropolitan region.
The International Space Station was 259 miles above Earth when the photograph was taken, providing a unique perspective on the landscape. The image is credited to CSA/Joshua Kutryk, who captured the scene on October 18, 2026. The photograph offers a striking view of the city lights sparkling across the landscape, with the major urban areas clearly visible from space.
The image provides a glimpse into the geography of the region, highlighting the concentration of population and urban development in the area.