What the Grand Canyon Looks Like From Space

Astronaut captures gorgeous photo of one of the wonders of the world.

ByABC News
December 26, 2014, 1:33 PM
A view of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is shown in this undated stock photo.
A view of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is shown in this undated stock photo.
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— -- As if the Grand Canyon couldn't be any more gorgeous, check out what it looks like from space.

Astronaut Terry Virts, who is currently on a mission at the International Space Station, tweeted an incredible photo showing the Arizona site from space.

Even from low Earth orbit, the stunning red rocks and the Colorado River, which carves the canyon, provide a breathtaking sight.