‘Nature’s fireworks’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares stunning space visuals ahead of Diwali

Ahead of the Diwali festival, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has captured the attention of social media users with a video of Earth from space. The astronaut recounted fond Diwali memories, stating that the lights, sparkle, and fireworks of the festival had always filled him with a sense of wonder and joy. In the video he shared, flashes of lightning dancing across the Earth's surface reminded him of nature's own fireworks, a beautiful reminder that the universe has its own way of celebrating light.

The astronaut shared the video on X, expressing how special it felt to encounter this sight during Diwali, a day he considers his favorite festival. He wished his friends and families a Happy Dhanteras, hoping the festive season would fill their homes and hearts with light, happiness, good health, and prosperity.

The video has since gone viral, garnering positive reactions from users. Many praised the astronaut for sharing a personal connection to a natural phenomenon from space, calling it a beautiful way to connect and a masterpiece of recordings from orbit. They also expressed gratitude for the memorable moment shared during the festive season.

Shukla has a history of sharing stunning Earth visuals from space during the festive season. Last year, he posted a video showcasing India's illuminated landscape at night, further demonstrating his passion for capturing the beauty of our planet from above.