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A mosaic made from astronaut images recorded from the International Space Station reveals a big area of Lake Powell in Utah. The tank has actually been changed into a huge silver snake thanks to an optical technique called a “sunglint.” (Image credit: NASA/ISS program)
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FAST FACTS
Where is it? Lake Powell, Utah [37.47537121, -110.70474226]
What’s in the picture? A “sunglint” changing a tank into a huge silver river
Who took the picture? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station
When was it taken? 2016
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Harry is a U.K.-based senior personnel author at Live Science. He studied marine biology at the University of Exeter before training to end up being a reporter. He covers a wide variety of subjects consisting of area expedition, planetary science, area weather condition, environment modification, animal habits and paleontology. His current deal with the solar optimum won “best space submission” at the 2024 Aerospace Media Awards and was shortlisted in the “top scoop” classification at the NCTJ Awards for Excellence in 2023. He likewise composes Live Science’s weekly Earth from area series.
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