10 stunning images of the earth ever shared by NASA

This breathtaking view from the International Space Station serves as a reminder of our shared humanity As night falls, our world changes into a stunning display of illuminated cities.

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Expedition 46 crew captured the breathtaking Aurora Borealis, which brightens the Northern Hemisphere.

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The astronauts of Apollo 17 took this legendary "blue marble" shot of the Earth on December 7, 1972.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city is seen from the ISS as it orbits above the Arabian Peninsula.

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An orbital sunrise from the International Space Station.

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Orbital nighttime washes across the turquoise waters of the Bahamas. The sky is speckled with clouds.

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An ISS crew member from Expedition 36 captured this image of Earth during a nighttime flight.

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Satellite view shows ships waiting to cross the Panama Canal.

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In this image taken from ISS while orbiting 260 miles over the midwestern United States, Earth's airglow defines the planet's horizon.

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As the ISS revolves miles above the South Coast of British Columbia, snow blankets the Coast Mountains, accentuating the numerous peaks of the rugged landscape.

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