There is no better vantage point than outer space to see St Patrick's Day celebrations as they move around the world.

Commander Chris Hadfield aboard the International Space Station which operates on Dublin time couldn't help getting in on the act...

Maidin mhaith from the International Space Station! Happy Saint Patrick's Day to the Irish all around the globe. Good morning!

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) March 17, 2013

The Canadian astronaut later swapped his space suit for this to mark the occasion...

Wearing the green - Happy St. Patrick's Day from the International Space Station! twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield/…

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) March 17, 2013