SUMMARY

NASA flight engineer Anil Menon has captured a striking image of Super Typhoon Dolphin's eye from the International Space Station using his iPhone. This photograph, taken from orbit, showcases the swirling storm above the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Menon, part of NASA Expedition 75, has been sharing various images and clips from space since astronauts were permitted to bring personal camera phones aboard in February. His work joins that of other astronauts, like ESA's Sophie Adenot, who also contribute photographic content from their missions.

TAKEAWAYS

Astronaut Anil Menon photographed Super Typhoon Dolphin from the ISS.

The image was captured using an iPhone, permitted for astronaut use since February.

Menon's composition highlights the eye of the storm against the vastness of space.

He is part of NASA Expedition 75 and has been sharing space views on social media.

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