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Twin hurricanes stare out to space as they barrel toward Hawaii — Earth from space

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Twin hurricanes stare out to space as they barrel toward Hawaii — Earth from space

A 2016 satellite photo shows Hurricane Madeline and Hurricane Lester heading straight at Hawaii's Big Island. When viewed from above, the twin cyclones and the surrounding clouds look eerily like a giant smiley face.

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Where is it? Pacific Ocean

What's in the photo? Hurricane Madeline (left) and Hurricane Lester (right)

Which satellite took the photo? Suomi NPP

When was it taken? Aug. 29, 2016

This eye-catching satellite snap from a decade ago shows a pair of hurricanes barreling toward Hawaii. The clouds swirling around the twin cyclones make them look eerily like the eyes of a pale face smiling up at space.…

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