Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) often share breathtaking views of Earth, but one recent photograph taken by Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has captured an extraordinary moment that has captivated space enthusiasts worldwide.

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, who flew to the ISS aboard the Axiom Space Ax-4 mission, captured this amazing view of Earth from the orbital outpost's cupola. Credit: ESA - Sławosz

According to NASA, the ISS detected a previously unknown phenomenon surging through Earth's atmosphere, roughly 55 miles above the planet.

Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in over 50 years