The International Space Station (ISS) has shared breathtaking images of Earth at night, revealing the most luminous cities across the globe. These night-time photographs showcase city lights in intricate patterns, visible even from 400 kilometers above Earth.

🌃 Delhi Glows Brightly from Space

One of the standout images features Delhi, India’s capital. Taken around 10:54 PM, the photograph shows the city fully illuminated, with streetlights, buildings, and roads forming a mesmerizing pattern.

Key highlights from the image:

• Yamuna River clearly dividing the city from north to south

• Indira Gandhi International Airport visible as a bright rectangular patch, one of South Asia’s busiest aviation hubs

• Population estimate: 34.67 million, making Delhi the second-largest metropolitan area globally after Tokyo

The ISS tweeted,
“Cities like Delhi, Singapore, Tokyo, and São Paulo are among the most luminous urban centers seen from space at night.”

🌏 Other Luminous Cities Captured

The ISS also shared images of other major global cities:

• Singapore – separated from Johor Bahru by the Johor Strait

• Tokyo, Japan – including surrounding suburbs along Tokyo Bay

• São Paulo, Brazil – visible as a dense cluster of night lights

These photographs highlight how urban centers glow vividly even from space, creating a view that is both scientific and visually stunning.

📸 Social Media Reacts to Night City Images

The images have sparked excitement on social media:

• “Delhi is still luminous with all that pollution?” – @Mathonymics

• “Really marvelous… feels like a Sci-Fi movie!” – @HarshAgar102008

• “I can even point my road on the Delhi map. It’s so beautiful!” – @shubhamSen17818

The images are admired for both their aesthetic beauty and their demonstration of urban growth and development.

🚀 ISS Milestone and Background

The ISS recently celebrated a historic milestone, marking continuous human presence aboard the station for several years.
Designed between 1984 and 1993, the ISS is a joint effort involving the United States, Canada, Japan, and European countries, and it continues to provide scientific, environmental, and urban insights from orbit.

✅ Key Takeaways

• Night-time images from ISS show the world’s brightest cities in stunning detail

• Delhi, Tokyo, Singapore, and São Paulo among the most illuminated urban centers

• Satellite photography reveals city patterns, infrastructure, and population distribution

• ISS continues to offer valuable perspectives on urbanization, lighting, and environmental impact