In November, Pettit captured the trail SpaceX's giant Starship megarocket made in Earth's atmosphere during its sixth-ever test flight. And in December, he posted on X a surprisingly sharp shot of distant stars and galaxies, which he took with the aid of a homemade star tracker.

Astronaut Donald Pettit shared a mesmerizing 9-second video of auroras from the ISS, sparking debate online. While some viewers praised the stunning visuals, others questioned the authenticity, suggesting AI manipulation.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently shared a mesmerizing video of the aurora borealis captured from the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing vibrant green hues dancing across Earth’s atmosphere.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit's video of an "intensely green" aurora from the ISS has stirred online speculation about its authenticity. The vivid, static display in the video led some viewers to question if it was digitally manipulated,

Auroras are beautiful lights seen near the North and South Poles. If you are near the North Pole, the lights are called aurora borealis or Northern Lights.