The image from the the International Space Station shows the solar arrays interrupting the top of the view of Earth. The landscape shows significant white reflective regions due to snow coverage. There are are also some city lights, most notably Irkutsk, dotting the landscape.

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From reflective snow and ice to the glowing towns along the Trans-Siberian Railway, nighttime near the world’s largest freshwater lake displays plenty of light. View the full story

Credits: NASA / Expedition 70 crew