List Of 11 Incredible Sights On Earth That Can Be Seen From Space

11 Incredible Sights on Earth Visible from Space:  As mankind tries to step into the cosmos through numerous space missions, the curiosity about how the Earth might look from up there arises. As per NASA images, the Earth looks breathtaking when viewed from space, showcasing both natural wonders and manmade marvels. Check out the list of the 11 incredible sights that are visible from space.

List Of 11 Incredible Sights On Earth That Can Be Seen From Space: 

Sights on Earth	Location	Type (Natural/Man-Made)
Great Pyramids of Giza	Egypt	Man-Made
Grand Canyon	USA	Natural
Himalayas	South Asia	Natural
Great Barrier Reef	Australia	Natural
Amazon River	South America	Natural
Palm Island	Dubai	Man-Made
Ganges River Delta	India/Bangladesh	Natural
Greenhouses of Almería	Spain	Man-Made
River Thames	United Kingdom	Natural
Kennecott Copper Mine	USA	Man-Made
Cities at Night	Global	Man-Made

11 Most Incredible Earth Views From Space:

1. The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is the oldest place in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The place is all about the gigantic tombs that were built over 4,500 years ago. Their magnitude and their mathematical precision make them visible from space.

The Great Pyramids Of Giza From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

The Grand Canyon, USA

The former astronaut Jeff Williams created a composite image and a panoramic video of the Grand Canyon in the United States. This natural phenomenon stretches to almost 446 kilometers and passes through Arizona, looking like a curvy river from space. Its enormity and billion-year-old geology make it one of the most stunning sights on the planet.

The Grand Canyon From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

The Himalayas

Home to Mount Everest and over 110 peaks that exceed 7,300 meters, the Himalayas pass through Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan. Their white-peaked mountains can be seen from orbit.

The Himalayas From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, is over 2,600 kilometers long and comprises thousands of reefs and islands. Its outstanding biodiversity makes it stand out even from low Earth orbit.

The Great Barrier Reef From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Amazon River

The Amazon River spreads across nine nations in South America and is 6,400 kilometres long. It's so long that it can be seen from space, particularly when floodwaters overflow from tributaries.

The Amazon River From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Palm Island, Dubai

The Palm Jumeirah of Dubai is a man-made palm-shaped island. It was built using millions of cubic meters of sand and stone, the exceptional beauty is visible from orbit.

The Palm Island From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Ganges River Delta

The world's largest delta stretches for almost 350 kilometers across India and Bangladesh. It has religious sentiments attached with numerous Indians who perm holy activities here including Maha Kumbh Mela, which was seen from space by astronauts because of its sheer crowd.

The MahaKumbh From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Greenhouses of Almería, Spain

Spread over 30,000 hectares across Spain, these greenhouses shine so hard against the sun that they're seen from outer space. This place produces millions of tons of fruit and vegetables each year.

The Greenhouses Of Almeria From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

River Thames, United Kingdom

The world-famous River Thames flows through London and spreads around 14,250 square kilometers. The river is recognisable from outer space due to its unique shape.

The River Thames From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Kennecott Copper Mine, USA

Located in Utah, this open-pit mine is one of the world's largest mines at over four kilometers wide and 1.2 kilometers deep. Its sheer size is visible to astronauts.

The Kennecott Copper Mine From Space (Image Credit: NASA) 

Cities At Night

The night sight of cities like London, Paris, Tokyo, and San Francisco from space look breathtakingly beautiful and pictures from NASA are truly treatto watch.

The Cities At Night From Space (Image Credit: NASA)