Nasa astronaut Matthew Dominick recently captured a stunning image from the International Space Station (ISS) that has taken social media by storm. The photograph showcases a massive moon setting over the Pacific, with clouds hundreds of miles below.
“Went to the cupola to shoot Tropical Storm Hone near Hawaii but right after we passed by the storm the moon started to set,” Dominick, who has been on the ISS since March, explained in his post.

The stunning image displays the celestial body with blue hues in the foreground, created by the Earth’s atmosphere and clouds. Dominick also provided technical details about the photograph, stating, “400mm, ISO 500, 1/20000s shutter speed, f2.8, cropped, denoised.”
The post has garnered significant attention, gaining over 5 lakh views, approx 6,000 likes, and sparking a lively discussion among netizens. One user inquired about the shutter speed, asking if it was a typo. Dominick responded, “Not a typo. f2.8 is a contributor. Also shooting bracketed shots at (5F, 1EV steps, 20 fps) because the moon sets quickly due to our orbital speed. Not a lot of time to adjust settings. Best just to shoot a lot.”

In addition to his scientific work on the ISS, Dominick has gained recognition for his exceptional photography skills. With a growing following of 17,000 on X (formerly Twitter), he regularly shares images of Earth, space, and the interior of the space station.