Editor's note: Italy takes a starring role in this beautiful night panorama! Posted to the NASA Views Earth at Night photoset: www.flickr.com/photos/28634332@N05/sets/72157625188331491/
This nighttime panorama of much of Europe was photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station flying approximately 240 miles above the Tyrrhenian Sea on Jan. 25, 2012. Most of the country of Italy is visible running horizontally across the center of the frame, with the night lights of Rome and Naples being visible to the center and right center, respectively. Sardinia, and Corsica are in the lower left quadrant of the photo, and Sicily is at lower right corner. The Adriatic Sea is on the other side of Italy, and beyond it to the east and north can be seen parts of several other European nations.
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Michela's photo 9 months ago | reply
I live in sicilyyyyy loveee !! this is a fantastic photo!! thnxxxx so much
DarkReporter 8 months ago | reply
wooooooow !!
Filippo D'Anselmi 3 months ago | reply
Incredible...
simon'v 3 months ago | reply
Is it Italy ? Wonderful shot in space station