ISS captures lunar-like rock formation in Madagascar
An astronaut on the International Space Station snapped a striking image of the Saririaky anorthosite massif in southern Madagascar—an unusual patch of bright, Moon-like rock. Anorthosite, rare on Earth but common on the Moon, forms eye-catching features visible even to the naked eye. The photo aids scientists comparing Earth’s rocks to material collected from lunar missions, trying to piece together how both planets—and their tectonic histories—formed.
- Photo taken from ISS on August 28, 2026
- Saririaky massif spans 100 square kilometers
- Anorthosite is main rock in lunar highlands
- Formation dates back over 600 million years
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