The International Space Station captured breathtaking views of radiant aurora crowning the Earth with starry sky in the background. /VCG

They explain: "The awe-inspiring sights of the atmospheric glow and aurora make perfect photos for the Exp 62 crew orbiting 260 miles above Earth." /VCG

Aurora, also referred to as polar lights, mainly occur in an area known as the "auroral zone" and appear in arcs, bands, pillars and corona. /VCG