Astronomy Picture of the Day . ... Credit: STS-129 Crew , NASA Explanation: This was just one more breathtaking view from the International Space Station. The Sun, a crescent Earth, and the long arm of a solar panel were all visible outside a window when the Space Shuttle Atlantis visited the orbiting outpost last week. ... Publications with keywords: Sun - Earth - space station . Publications with words: Sun - Earth - space station . ... Hole in the Sun . The Planet and the Radio Dish . ...