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The aurora is a natural phenomenon caused by the collision of charged particles with atoms in Earth’s atmosphere.
Some viewers called it an AI-generated video. (Photo Credits: X)
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently shared mesmerising footage of a cosmic phenomenon but it left the Internet divided. Donald Pettit, who is currently in space as part of Expedition 72, dropped a video featuring surreal visuals of auroras on X (formerly known as Twitter). It captured a spaceship floating over “intensely green” lights creating swirling patterns across the Earth’s atmosphere. While many were captivated by the mesmerizing visuals, some questioned the authenticity of the clip.
Once the footage surfaced, some users expressed their doubts, suggesting that the video was created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). “Flying over aurora; intensely green,” NASA’s Donald Pettit wrote in the caption of his post. Some viewers claimed that the ISS could not come so close to the Earth’s surface and that’s why the emerald green colour of the aurora seemed “fake” to them.
On the other hand, many users were captivated by the “gorgeous illumination” and thanked Donald Pettit for sharing the breathtaking footage. One of them commented, “First time seeing it from the other side.” Another user said, “It’s like a massive emerald come alive!”
A person asked, “What is the altitude? It looks like about 50,000ft.”
“The aurora’s green glow looks unreal from above. pure magic,” admitted another.
Echoing the same sentiment, one viewer said, “Definitely one of the coolest things to witness. Nature is incredible!”
A user claimed, “Looks like AI. The Aurora Borealis ebbs and flows and moves around. It’s not a static image standing still that just flickers.”
“If you guys want to believe you can see street lights from 250 miles away, that’s up to you,” added another.
Auroras are natural light displays caused by the collision of charged particles from the Sun with atoms in Earth’s atmosphere. This interaction releases energy as light, creating stunning patterns in vibrant hues. The intense green colour, often seen in auroras, is the result of oxygen atoms reacting at specific altitudes.
A magnetic field existing on the Earth’s surface prevents these particles from affecting our planet. According to Northern Lights experts, auroras can be spotted between “late September and mid-March” in European countries like Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.
