The human landscape of Arabian cities stands out clearly when you see the lights.
Published Dec 30, 2013
A nearly uninterrupted string of lights stretches from Philadelphia to Hartford.
Published May 1, 2017
In this astronaut photograph from the International Space Station, the lights of Qatar show informative demographic detail that is very difficult to discern in daylight images.
Published Nov 12, 2012
Astronauts collect a lot of photos of Earth at night, but they don't always know what they are looking at. You can help.
Published Aug 30, 2014
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
One of the largest conurbations in the world is located along East Coast of the United States, and stretches from Boston to Washington.
Published May 23, 2011
Squid boats create a city of light in the South Atlantic.
Published Oct 31, 2013
This nighttime photograph of Tokyo, Japan, was taken by International Space Station astronaut Dan Tani on February 5, 2008. The heart of the city is brightest, with ribbons of lights radiating outward from the center along streets and railways.
Published Apr 22, 2008
Nighttime lights how the Icelandic landscape influences where people live.
Published May 12, 2017
After dark, a fiesta of lights provides the outline for Spain and Portugal.
Published Dec 26, 2011
Alternating clusters of light and darkness show where civilization has carved out a place alongside and amidst the deserts.
Published Dec 11, 2017
The easily recognized boot of Italy is spread across this panorama taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Published Dec 15, 2014
This astronaut photograph includes lights from several sources: cities, roads, fishing boats, gas flares, lightning, and even glowing air.
Published May 30, 2015
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
Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Charlotte fill the darkness with light.
Published Feb 13, 2012
Distinct colors mark the communities and commerce along the Tsushima Strait, between Japan and South Korea.
Published Oct 19, 2014
