The Suomi NPP satellite has a potent new sensor for distinguishing Earth’s night lights.
Published Nov 28, 2012
Night life takes on a new meaning when viewed from space.
Published Dec 9, 2012Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
The lights of cities and villages trace the outlines of civilization in this global view.
Published Nov 27, 2012
A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.
Published Nov 28, 2012
A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.
Published Nov 28, 2012
Updated for 2012, this map of lights across America has a least 10 times better resolution than previous maps.
Published Dec 25, 2012
The Suomi NPP satellite got a clear view of Western Europe, its nighttime lights, and its moonlit landscape.
Published Aug 8, 2020
Unique satellite instruments capture the view of the Olympic host city at night.
Published Jul 26, 2012
By removing natural and stray light sources, researchers get a clearer picture of the human footprint on Earth.
Published Apr 13, 2017Image of the Day Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
City lights shone brightly in the United States as revelers welcomed the new year.
Published Jan 2, 2018
New images from Suomi NPP are an order of magnitude better than previous satellite views of city lights.
Published Dec 14, 2012Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
Satellite data reveals increases in December holiday lighting in the United States, mostly in the suburbs.
Published Dec 17, 2014Image of the Day Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
Changing patterns of nighttime lights are of great interest to demographers, engineers, and humanitarian relief organizations.
Published May 16, 2017
Night lights not only speak to where we live, but how.
Published Mar 26, 2020Image of the Day Land Life Dust and Haze Human Presence Remote Sensing
At night, the Nile River Valley and Delta resemble a giant flower in this image from October 13, 2012.
Published Dec 28, 2012
Connect the dots and history emerges.
Published May 23, 2017
A satellite detected the visible light produced by electrically charged particles hitting the atmosphere—also known as the aurora australis.
Published Mar 21, 2017
The “southern lights” were bright enough to illuminate the ice below.
Published Jan 1, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires Unique Imagery Snow and Ice Remote Sensing
