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The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent
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The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent

NASA / JSC · 2026-02-28 · photograph (digital archive)

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iss074e0351649 (Feb. 28, 2026) --- The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent is highlighted by Delhi (center top), the capital territory of India with a metropolitan population of about 33.8 million. The International Space Station was orbiting 264 miles above southwestern China at approximately 11:21 p.m. local time when this photograph was taken.

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Credit lineThe well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent. NASA/JSC, 2026-02-28. Public domain. ID: iss074e0351649.
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