Time-Lapse Video Gives a Dazzling Tour of Earth From the International Space Station

International Space Station Time-Lapse Video by Bruce W. Berry Jr.

The International Space Station has been continuously orbiting the Earth for more 18 years since manned expeditions began on November 2, 2000. It is the largest human-made structure in low Earth orbit and has been inhabited by varying crews of astronauts (working on a range of research projects) the entire time. And lucky for us down on Earth, they’ve also been transmitting spectacular images and videos of what our planet looks like from above. Using NASA’s publicly available footage, Philadelphia-based photographer and videographer Bruce W. Berry Jr. has created an incredible time-lapse video, titled The World Below.

The mesmerizing short film offers a glimpse of our beautiful planet from above, showcasing its variety of abstract landscapes. From vast snowy terrains of Canada to the huge twisting Amazon River in South America, Berry has spliced together a fascinating tour of the world’s unique regions. Viewers can even see the dazzling Aurora Borealis swirl over North America and the Atlantic Ocean, and observe the dense network of city lights over many large metropolises. The ISS is occasionally in frame, providing a scale of measurement to visualize just how huge the Earth really is.

To achieve the video’s seamless 4K quality, Berry had to color grade, de-noise, and stabilize the footage. You can watch the impressive time-lapse below and find out more about Berry’s process in his video description on Vimeo.

Philadelphia-based videographer Bruce W. Berry Jr. has created an incredible time-lapse video using footage from the International Space Station.

International Space Station Time-Lapse Video by Bruce W. Berry Jr.

International Space Station Time-Lapse Video by Bruce W. Berry Jr.

International Space Station Time-Lapse Video by Bruce W. Berry Jr.

Titled The World Below, it offers a glimpse of our beautiful planet from above.

Bruce W. Berry Jr.: Website | Flickr | Vimeo
h/t: [Colossal]

All images via Bruce W. Berry Jr.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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