Night Lights and Aurora

1/31/2025; 4 minutes

Enjoy the creativity of astronaut Don Pettit, currently on his 4th mission aboard the ISS, as he captures surreal photos of Earth. His long-duration exposures reveal tracks of urban night lights as the ISS passes over. The stars show their own curving pattern, and the aurora adds even more mystery. This magical dance is accompanied by the music of Chilean composer Mario Quiroga. He is a "musico-terapista" (musical therapist), who creates floating music with his digital synthesizers, designed to help soothe the soul. Here we feature his "Aurora Boreal" composition, like a musical magic carpet as we soar over these ethereal views. Recorded on 11/9/2024. (#40465)

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