Aurora australis over the South Indian Ocean (© NASA)

【December 6 2014】If you think this image of Earth's aurora is out of this world, you're partly right. The astronauts of Expedition 30 took today's video of the aurora australis from the International Space Station. When astronauts document their observations in space, they often capture strikingly artful photos and videos. Orbiting approximately 250 miles above Earth's surface, some of their most compelling imagery portrays their newfound perspective of home.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..