Astronaut Sends Shout Out to Bay Area, Tweeting This Beautiful Photo

By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff)

Ever wondered what the Bay Area looks like from space?

Check out this beautiful photo that was shared by Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti via Twitter on Tuesday morning, along with the following caption:

“Hello #SanFrancisco! What a clear view of the Bay Area from #space, I think I can see the Golden Gate!”

Cristoforetti took the photo from the International Space Station.

What do you think? Can you spot the area’s most famous bridge?

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