ESA Astronaut Alexander Gerst Captures Stunning Sunset from Space in 2018 – News Karnataka

Sunset photos are loved worldwide for their stunning beauty, but have you ever wondered what a sunset looks like from space? Alexander Gerst, an astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), recently shared some amazing pictures of this celestial event. These photos were taken in 2018 while he was commanding the International Space Station (ISS). They show Earth covered in clouds and glowing with a warm, reddish light.

These incredible images have recently resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed interest and wonder. A collection of Gerst’s sunset photos, described as “what sunset looks like from space,” has once again captured the attention of viewers.

The post, which has received over 60,000 views since it was shared on June 27, has generated enthusiastic responses from users on the social media platform X. Many people expressed their amazement at the unique perspective offered by the photos, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One user commented, “Simply breathtaking! Seeing a sunset from space gives a whole new view of the beauty of our universe.”

What sunset looks like from space 🌅 🎥 ESA/NASA

pic.twitter.com/gEC5Bhsn5h — Earth (@earthcurated) June 27, 2024

Alexander Gerst, a geophysicist and astronaut born on May 3, 1976, in Künzelsau, Germany, joined the ESA Astronaut Corps in 2009 after a tough selection process. His space missions include serving as Commander during Expeditions 40/41 in 2014 and another mission in 2018, spending a total of 363 days aboard the ISS.