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NASA astronaut captures ominous thunderclouds from space—And it looks unreal
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has offered a breathtaking glimpse of Earth’s weather systems from space, sharing striking images of thunderclouds as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).
Meir posted the images on Facebook and X, showcasing towering cloud formations over the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Even viewing clouds from the @Space_Station is enchanting, an endless variety of shapes, textures, and sizes. . . usually quite serene, but sometimes ominous, like these thunderclouds over the Pacific Northwest this week. pic.twitter.com/Sac3XvzglJ
— Jessica Meir (@Astro_Jessica) June 26, 2026
Describing the view, she wrote: “Even viewing clouds from the @Space_Station is enchanting, an endless variety of shapes, textures, and sizes… usually quite serene, but sometimes ominous, like these thunderclouds over the Pacific Northwest this week.”
The images highlight the dramatic contrast of Earth’s atmosphere from orbit, where weather systems appear both beautiful and powerful from the station’s vantage point hundreds of kilometres above the planet.
Social media users quickly reacted to the post, praising the visuals and sharing their curiosity. One user requested, “Very cool. Please post photos of Brazil,” while another commented, “I didn’t believe it at first.”
The post has since drawn widespread appreciation online for offering a rare astronaut’s-eye view of Earth’s dynamic cloud formations.
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