Watch: Stunning time-lapse video shows Earth's rotation, captivates social media

In the age of viral videos, where social media often showcases the extraordinary, a recent clip has captured global attention for its surreal depiction of Earth in motion. The time-lapse video, filmed at the Cosmodrome Observatory in South France in August 2022, portrays Earth's rotation with mesmerizing clarity.

Earth's rotation visualized in a stunning timelapse that follows a fixed point in the sky.

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The video, which has rapidly gained traction on Twitter since its July 8, 2024 upload, has amassed an impressive 130.3K views. In the footage, Earth rotates steadily against a backdrop where the Milky Way galaxy slowly fades into obscurity under the planet's luminous glow.

Photographer Eric Brummel, known for his innovative techniques in capturing celestial events, utilized a camera mounted on a specialized star tracker to create this visual marvel. By precisely aligning the camera's movement against Earth's rotation, Brummel effectively stabilized the sky, allowing viewers to witness the planet's natural spin while celestial bodies remain fixed.

Commenters on social media have expressed awe at the video's beauty, with one user humorously remarking, "Where are those flat-earthers now?" This sentiment echoes a broader appreciation among viewers for the video's scientific significance and its compelling demonstration of Earth's spherical nature.

 

 

 

 

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This isn't the first time such astronomical marvels have gone viral; earlier clips depicting the night sky's majestic dance have also captivated audiences worldwide. However, Brummel's latest creation stands out for its clarity and the poignant reminder it offers about our planet's dynamic existence within the cosmos.