April 25, 2016

Image: Morning sunglint over the Pacific

by NASA

Credit: NASA

This Earth observation composite image from the International Space Station captures morning sunglint and low clouds over the central Pacific Ocean.

The image was put together at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, from a series of photographs taken by Expedition 47 Commander Jeff Williams on March 25, 2016.

Provided by NASA

Image: Morning sunglint over the Pacific

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