New York at Night . ... Credit Copyright: NASA , STS-59 Crew . Explanation: This tantalizingly clear photo of New York City at night was taken by the astronauts during the Space Radar Laboratory mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavor in March of 1990. ... Manhattan, outlined by the dark fingers of the Hudson river below and the East river above, is clearly visible along with the well lit southwestern tip of Long Island. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...