France’s capital and largest city, Paris, is seen from 261 miles above in this photo taken aboard the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA)
Paris, France’s capital, displays why it is known as the “City of Lights” in this photo taken from on board the International Space Station.
Why is this amazing?
From the vantage point of the photo, you are looking down at 2.05 million people — the population of France’s capital and largest city.
Paris is known as the “City of Lights” for its early and extensive use of street lighting and it being at the center of the Enlightenment, a historical period characterized by the rise of reason, the scientific method and liberty. As this photo documents, its nickname is well deserved, especially from high above Earth at night.
