The Suomi NPP satellite got a clear view of Western Europe, its nighttime lights, and its moonlit landscape.
Published Aug 8, 2020
Early in the morning on July 6, 2013, a train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Published Jul 10, 2013
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
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 “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
Unique satellite instruments capture the view of the Olympic host city at night.
Published Jul 26, 2012
This animated globe shows the city lights of the world as they appeared to the new Suomi NPP satellite, which has at least 10 times better light-resolving power than previous night-viewing satellites.
Published Dec 6, 2012Image of the Day Land Water Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
During a thunderstorm over Texas, atmospheric ripples were visible in the faint emissions of light of the upper atmosphere.
Published Jan 10, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires Unique Imagery Remote Sensing
Changing patterns of nighttime lights are of great interest to demographers, engineers, and humanitarian relief organizations.
Published May 16, 2017
Numerous hot spots from the Mustang Complex Fire are visible in northern Idaho. A plume of thick, billowing smoke streams west from the brightest fires near the Idaho-Montana border.
Published Feb 19, 2013
City lights shone brightly in the United States as revelers welcomed the new year.
Published Jan 2, 2018
Tracking the brightness and location of manmade lights offers researchers an innovative way to track human activity on a global scale.
Published Dec 27, 2017
Connect the dots and history emerges.
Published May 23, 2017
A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.
Published Nov 28, 2012
The Suomi NPP VIIRS “day-night band” makes it possible to view low clouds even at night—something earlier satellites have had difficulty doing.
Published Jan 22, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence
