Earth at Night
April 19, 2011
This composite image, which has become a popular poster, shows a global view of Earth at night, compiled from over 400 satellite images. NASA researchers have used these images of nighttime lights to study weather around urban areas.
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Environment, Technology Internet, Satellites, Satellite imagery, Spacecraft, Weather satellite, Virtual globe, Remote sensing, Climate change, Virtual reality, NASA, Space exploration, Atmospheric sciences, Entertainment Culture
