(NEXSTAR) – A space hurricane has been observed for the first time in the upper atmosphere of earth, finally confirming the existence of the eye-catching phenomenon. A team of scientists from the U.S.

As he posted the awe-inspiring shots earlier in the week, Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency wrote that staring down "the gaping eye of a category 4 hurricane" is "chilling, even from space.

The ominous eye of Hurricane Milton is visible in stunning detail from outer space in a timeplapse video released Tuesday by NASA. From 275 miles above Earth, the powerful storm can be seen churning ...

As Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, swept across Jamaica on October 28, the U.S. State Department turned to SpaceX’s Starlink to ensure uninterrupted communication for its embassy and ...