Earth, 17 minutes ago, as seen from Space.
Sunlight spills across the clouds in long radiant beams while the curve of the planet catches a warm shimmer that feels both fragile and powerful at once. From this height every storm, shadow and shimmer becomes part of one breathtaking canvas.
A reminder that our world doesn’t just turn… it shines.
When the full Moon rises above Lady Liberty’s torch it is already a beautiful sight 
, but a lunar halo turns it into something magical. Last night a pale ring shimmered over New York Harbor, wrapping the Statue of Liberty in a soft circle of light .
This gentle halo appears when moonlight travels through countless hexagonal ice crystals drifting in high cirrus clouds 
. As the light bends, it forms a nearly perfect 22 degree circle around the Moon, creating a radiant crown in the winter sky 
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Standing 305 feet tall since 1886, the Statue of Liberty has long welcomed generations with her bright flame and steady presence 
. Last night the sky seemed to greet her in return, placing a luminous wreath of moonlight above her, crafted by ice crystals floating miles overhead
