Sunsets are beautiful. We all like sunsets a little bit. But you've never seen a sunset like this!

As the International Space Station orbits about 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the Earth's surface, it makes one full revolution every 90 minutes. This constant motion allows astronauts aboard the station to experience sunset and sunrise 16 times each day.

Taken on 18 January 2024, this photograph was viewed during an orbital day-loss during the Station's ascent over the Pacific Ocean off the north coast of Japan.

This view is characterised by a faint sliver of the Sun over the curved silhouette of the Earth. Below the planet is the Earth's surface, forming a black background, and above it is the deep black of infinite space. The setting Sun illuminates the darkness along a thin line, its hues ranging from deep blue to warm orange.

How do you like this sunset?