NASA astronaut shares rare video of snaking aurora over Southern Hemisphere

Astronaut Jessica Meir posted new footage of the aurora australis over Earth's Southern Hemisphere. The video was recorded from the International Space Station. Meir serves as commander of NASA's Crew-12 mission. The footage shows a snaking pattern of lights across the polar sky. The images highlight the dynamic nature of Earth's magnetosphere. Observations from orbit help scientists study space‑weather impacts. The video was shared on Sunday via social media. The release adds to public interest in polar auroras and ongoing ISS missions.