The Suomi NPP satellite got a clear view of Western Europe, its nighttime lights, and its moonlit landscape.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Human Presence Remote Sensing
By removing natural and stray light sources, researchers get a clearer picture of the human footprint on Earth.
Image 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.
Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence
Satellite data reveals increases in December holiday lighting in the United States, mostly in the suburbs.
Image of the Day Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
Observations collected at night shed light on the changing face of our planet.
Image of the Day Human Presence
Changing patterns of nighttime lights are of great interest to demographers, engineers, and humanitarian relief organizations.
Image of the Day Land Human Presence Remote Sensing
Tracking the brightness and location of manmade lights offers researchers an innovative way to track human activity on a global scale.
Image of the Day Land Life Human Presence Remote Sensing
Unique satellite instruments capture the view of the Olympic host city at night.
Night life takes on a new meaning when viewed from space.
Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
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.
Image of the Day Land Water Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
Connect the dots and history emerges.
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