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Burning Man attracts thousands of people each year.

Despite its ephemeral nature, the event is large enough to be noticeable from a distanceeven from space.

The 2024 edition of Burning Man saw over 70,000 people, which gathered from August 25 to September 2.

A dust storm at Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 2009

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The photograph depicts the area of camper vans and tents grouped together as dark rocky landscapes frame the edges.

Meanwhile, the white alkali flats stretch across the composition.

The semi-circular, temporary desert community takes center stage, appearing like an otherworldly vision.

Burning man festival from space

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Burning man festival from space

Photo:European Space Association(CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO)