Sunglint Collection

The Great Lakes, ISS image C016 / 3870
The Great Lakes. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the Great Lakes of the USA and Canada. North is towards upper right. Here, the ISS is over a point to the southeast of Nova Scotia

Karnak, Luxor, Egypt. Columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall at the Karnak Temple Complex

An astronaut floating above Earth
An artists depiction of an astronaut floating in space while orbiting a large, Earth-like planet

Satellite view of streaks and ribbons of oil brighten the reflection of the Sun off
May 31, 2010 - Satellite view of streaks and ribbons of oil brighten the reflection of the Sun off the Gulf of Mexico. Oil changes the way the water reflects and absorbs sunlight

A panoramic view of the island of Hispaniola in the foreground and Cuba extending
August 19, 2008 - A panoramic view of the island of Hispaniola in the foreground and Cuba extending over the horizon. The sunglint is illuminating Haiti

Egypts Lake Nasser
January 23, 2005 - Egypts Lake Nasser, centered roughly at 22.64 degrees north latitude and 32.45 degrees east longitude. Sunglint on the lake makes it more easily visible

Space shuttle docked at the International Space Station
A depiction of the space shuttle docked at the International Space Station orbiting Earth

A partial view of Earth showing Australia and the Great Barrier Reef
A clear view of the southern Great Barrier Reef, salt pans in the Australian desert, and sunglint patterns in the Bismarck Sea

A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator
July 4, 2013 - A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator. A Russian spacecraft, docked to the orbiting outpost

Solar panels of the International Space Station backdropped by a blue and white Earth
June 29, 2010 - The International Space Stations solar array panels, backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space

Sunglint on the waters of Earth. Sunglint is caused by sunlight reflecting off of a water surface directly towards the observer

Astronauts working on space station while orbiting above the Baltric region on Earth
A team of astronauts performing work on a space station while orbiting over Earth. The Balitc region appears below as the sun reflects off the surrounding waters

An astronaut drifting in space is rescued by a space shuttle orbiting Earth

View from space of the island of Crete
July 22, 2011 - View from space of the island of Crete. The rugged terrain of Crete includes mountains, plateaus, and several deep gorges

Satellite view of oil leaking from the damaged Deepwater Horizon well in the Gulf
June 27, 2010 - Satellite view of oil leaking from the damaged Deepwater Horizon well in the Gulf of Mexico is visible in the sunglint part of this image

Satellite view of an oil spill is visible across the northern Gulf of Mexico
June 12, 2010 - Satellite view of an oil spill visible across the northern Gulf of Mexico. Oil appears to have reached beaches and barrier islands in Alabama and the western Panhandle of Florida

Astronauts working on space station while orbiting an Earth-like planet
A team of astronauts work on a space station in orbit. An Earth-like planet sees the glow of a nearby sun while a heavily cratered moon rises above

View from space of the Indus Valley in Pakistan
August 14, 2013 - View from space of the Indus Valley in Pakistan with its huge August floods brilliantly visible in sunglint

Sunglint on the Massachusetts coastline
June 27, 2011 - Sunglint on the Massachusetts coastline. Sunglint is caused by sunlight reflecting off of a water surface much as light reflects from a mirror directly towards the observer

The island of Hispaniola with sunglint illuminating the peninsula of Haiti
Looking east into a rising sun, the crew onboard the International Space Station (ISS) took this panoramic photo of the island of Hispaniola

High-oblique view of the Gaspe Peninsula and Anticosti Island
September 7, 2010 - High-oblique view of the Gaspe Peninsula and Anticosti Island with sun glint on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Chaleur Bay, Canada

A serene view of a portion of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea
August 19, 2008 - A serene view of a portion of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea. The island of Hispaniola is in the foreground

Hispaniola, ISS image C016 / 3868
Hispaniola. View from the International Space Station (ISS) of the island of Hispaniola (foreground) with Cuba extending over the horizon at top. North is at right. Jamaica is at upper left

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"Sunglint: A Glimpse of Earth's Reflections from Above" As an astronaut floats above Earth, a mesmerizing sight catches their eye - sunglint. Captured in the ISS image C016 / 3870, this phenomenon reveals streaks and ribbons of oil brightening the reflection of the Sun off various surfaces. From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, satellite views showcase nature's canvas adorned with these shimmering reflections. An oil slick in the Gulf creates a captivating display, while a panoramic view captures Hispaniola and Cuba extending into infinity. Journeying further, we witness Egypts Lake Nasser reflecting sunlight like a mirror. The false color satellite view at Mississippi River Delta's tip unveils intricate patterns formed by sunglint on water bodies below. The International Space Station becomes our vantage point once again as we marvel at space shuttles docked against its backdrop. Even here, sunglint plays its part in illuminating our planet’s beauty. Another glimpse of an oil slick in the Gulf reminds us of both nature's splendor and human impact. Australia and its majestic Great Barrier Reef come into focus next; their sun-kissed waters glistening under sunglint's enchantment. Meanwhile, storm clouds loom over Brazil and Equator in a dramatic display that showcases Mother Nature’s power. Sunglint serves as a reminder that even from afar, Earth is alive with vibrant energy. It offers us glimpses into hidden wonders – be it natural formations or human activities leaving traces behind. Let us cherish these moments captured from space as they unveil our planet’s breathtaking allure through reflections only seen from above.