Lesotho appears to be largely overlayed with vibrant blue color, indicative of snow. The snow extends into South Africa as well, though less dense than shown in Lesotho. The ocean appears in the lower right corner, appearing nearly black, and the city of Durban on the coastline is included in the snow cover. The city of Bloemfontein is marked on the left of the image.

Spring Snow in Lesotho

A late-season storm covered the mountainous country and nearby provinces of South Africa in a blanket of white. View the full story

Credits: NASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison
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TakenSeptember 22, 2024
Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison
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