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The city lights of Budapest dominate the nightscape of Hungary
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iss074e0149554 (Jan. 18, 2026) --- The city lights of Budapest (right) dominate the nightscape of Hungary, which is dotted with small, picturesque villages. At the center of the frame, lies Lake Balaton—Central Europe’s largest lake—surrounded by volcanic hills, vineyards, historic churches, and traditional settlements. The International Space Station was orbiting 262 miles above the region at approximately 9:10 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineThe city lights of Budapest dominate the nightscape of Hungary. NASA/JSC, 2026-01-18. Public domain. ID: iss074e0149554.
