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Toronto, Canada photographed from the International Space Station
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Author: /u/astro_pettit
Source published: 24/10/2026, 15:13:03 UTC
Briefing created: 24/10/2026, 16:49:53 UTC
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Briefings
An astronaut photographed Toronto, Canada from the International Space Station on Expedition 72, capturing the city's distinctive white and warm LED grid at night. The image highlights the Great Lakes coastline as a large, ocean-like feature visible from orbit, with the airport lights obscuring a significant portion of the skyline. This snapshot provides a rare visual perspective of the Canadian capital from space, showcasing urban lighting patterns against the backdrop of the Great Lakes.
Key points
- The photograph captures Toronto's skyline featuring a grid of white and warm LED lights at night.
- The Great Lakes coastline appears as a large, ocean-like feature visible from the ISS.
Context
This image was captured during an orbital pass over Toronto on Expedition 72 to the International Space Station, offering a unique vantage point of the Canadian capital's urban landscape and Great Lakes coastline.
Limitations
The evidence is a single snapshot from a specific expedition, with limited context regarding the astronaut's specific location or mission objectives. The image does not provide information about the time of day relative to the ISS orbit or the exact altitude of the photograph.
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