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.

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.

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.

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 Petit's video of an aurora has gone viral on social media. He is currently in the ISS for approximately six months along with two cosmonauts.