What's trending on the internet? A few images captured from space have captivated social media users and made them say "Wow". The pictures were posted on X by NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit and they showed a beautiful aerial view of Dubai, UAE.
Pettit uploaded the images clicked by the International Space Station (ISS) online, leaving skywatchers impressed.
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Here is the same photo of Dubai with a larger view pic.twitter.com/zIYeHTvHz6
— Don Pettit (@astro_Pettit) February 2, 2025
These visuals recorded from space showed how Dubai looked from space and it clearly featured two of the region's iconic locations, namely Burj Khalifa and Ain Dubai. The two photos posted by the astronaut captured the world's tallest structure from space. It also showed how the giant Ferris wheel of the emirate looked from above.
Sharing the visuals online, he kept the caption simple and clear. He wrote, "Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building from space". "Here is the same photo of Dubai with a larger view", he said while uploading the second click.
Netizens react after images from space go viral
The post has gone viral on X and gathered thousands of views. It has attracted 300+ likes and impressed netizens, who rushed to the comments section to react to the stunning sight shared by the NASA astronaut.
"Wow, so pretty. Spectacular!", one said while reacting to the space-captured photos of Dubai. "I'm happy to see photos of Dubai, which is undergoing remarkable development. It is more beautiful than I imagined. Thank you, sir", wrote another.
Netizens echoed to praise the beautiful images clicked from space. They thanked Pettit for sharing them online and giving them a glimpse of the amazing view.