Astronomy Picture of the Day: Italy at night from space!

 

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Italy at night from space: city lights beneath a starry canopy

From aboard the ISS, Earth at night does not dazzle with sunlight, allowing one to see not only the glow of major cities but also the vast scattering of stars. In this unique shot, the Apennine Peninsula resembles a glowing map where every city is a galaxy unto itself.