Last week, the skies treated us to a spectacular show, from vibrant sunsets to dazzling auroras, streaking meteors, and breathtaking rocket launches. Amateur astrophotographers from around the world captured these unforgettable moments, showcasing the beauty and power of both nature and human ingenuity. Here are the top space and sky photos that amazed us the most.
Cosmic Hues Over the City
Captured by Navmeen | نومِن (@navmeen009) , this breathtaking shot blends shades of violet, cyan, and amber as twilight meets the clouds. The dramatic layering of light and shadow evokes a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere above the city.
Falcon 9 Launches Project Kuiper KF-03
Captured by Michael Seeley (@Mike_Seeley), this stunning photo shows a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifting off from South Merritt Island, Florida, carrying the Project Kuiper KF-03 mission into orbit. While Starbase, Texas, drew much attention tonight, the Space Coast delivered its own spectacular space launch.
Sunset at Nairn Harbour
Graham Ross (@grahamr27165817) captured a serene photo showcasing the sunset over Nairn Harbour, painting the sky with warm hues and reflecting peacefully on the water.
Starship Launch Pad After Flight 11
This striking image by ‘max Q photos’ (@MaxQphotos) captures the launch pad after Starship’s eleventh flight, showing the lingering vapour cloud left behind by the spacecraft.
Aurora and Meteors Over Shenandoah Valley
This breathtaking photo was captured by Peter Forister (@forecaster25) on the night of 1–2 October. It shows auroras and streaking meteors over Elkton, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. Although a bright 70% moon softened the aurora’s colours, it beautifully illuminated the rolling mountains, creating a magical celestial landscape.
Aurora at Pink Mountain
Jo (@attila_thefun) took this stunning photo of the aurora dancing over Pink Mountain, British Columbia, just before fog rolled in.
Thank you to all the photographers who shared their amazing images for our collection of the best photos of the week! We greatly appreciate your dedication and passion for astrophotography and wish you clear skies for your future captures!