A Gift from the Universe: Cosmonaut Ivan Vagner Captures Aurora Borealis on His 400th Day in Space

Ivan Vagner Took Unique Shots of the Aurora Borealis from the ISS

Cosmonaut Ivan Vagner, who is currently working on the International Space Station, shared unusual photographs of the aurora borealis, which he saw over the southern latitudes of our planet. This amazing natural phenomenon, which can usually only be observed in polar regions, became a pleasant surprise for Vagner in honor of his 400th day in space.

Aurora Borealis from the ISS
Aurora Borealis from the ISS

From the ISS, the cosmonaut was able to see a mesmerizing sight that opens up before dawn.

Aurora Borealis from the ISS
Aurora Borealis from the ISS

It shone especially brightly in the area known as the Brazilian Magnetic Anomaly. In this region, the Earth's magnetic field is weakened, making it more vulnerable to the effects of the solar wind, which causes auroras.

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