A recently shared timelapse video from the Himawari-8 satellite has taken social media by storm, offering a breathtaking view of Earth’s rotation in just a few seconds. The footage, widely circulated on X by the account @wonderofscience, claims to capture a full day’s rotation of our planet, transitioning seamlessly from daylight to darkness.
The video, shot from an altitude of 36,000 kilometres, provides a stunning perspective of Earth's daily cycle, showing how sunlight moves across the globe, casting one side into light while the other slips into shadow. The visual splendour has left viewers in awe, with many commenting on the mesmerising cloud formations and the dynamic interplay of light and dark.
The caption of the video read, “A day passing on planet Earth seen from 36,000 kilometers (22,000 miles) by the satellite Himawari-8. (Watch full screen)”
The timelapse has quickly gone viral, racking up a million views and thousands of likes.
Reacting to the video, a user said, “Earth is beautiful. Similar planet has not been found in the entire cosmos. Don’t let it get destroyed.”