Blizzard conditions dropped several feet of snow and brought hurricane-force wind gusts to much of the Northeastern United States. The Mid-Atlantic, however, saw less snow than forecast.
Published Jan 28, 2015Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms Human Presence Snow and Ice
City lights shone brightly in the United States as revelers welcomed the new year.
Published Jan 2, 2018
At night, the Nile River Valley and Delta resemble a giant flower in this image from October 13, 2012.
Published Dec 28, 2012
The powerful storm knocked out power across the southeast U.S., as seen by a NOAA-NASA satellite.
Published Oct 16, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
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
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, densely populated areas of the U.S. East Coast sat in the dark.
Published Nov 2, 2012
The Suomi NPP satellite has a potent new sensor for distinguishing Earth’s night lights.
Published Nov 28, 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
The waxing gibbous Moon and the snow and ice on the mountains and lakes give the landscape extra visual definition.
Published Feb 5, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Unique Imagery Remote Sensing
Remnants of Sandy moved inland on the evening of October 31, 2012.
Published Oct 31, 2012
Updated for 2012, this map of lights across America has a least 10 times better resolution than previous maps.
Published Dec 25, 2012
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
A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.
Published Nov 28, 2012
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