The Nile from Space: Cairo, the Delta & Mediterranean Coast | ISS in 8K

Follow the Nile toward Cairo, across the spreading Nile Delta, and out to the Mediterranean coastline in this 8K journey from the International Space Station. Seen from the African side, Egypt’s river corridor stands out against the surrounding desert—a striking view of the waterway that has sustained communities for thousands of years. Created from 2,944 sequential photographs captured on February 28, 2026, this timelapse follows a photographed ground track from Cameroon to China. Highlights include the Nile River, Cairo, the fan-shaped Nile Delta, and Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline. Beyond Egypt, the journey continues toward western and Central Asia before reaching China. Countries beneath the photographed ground track: Cameroon, Chad, Libya, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, G