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City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast
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City Lights of South America’s Atlantic Coast

Night life takes on a new meaning when viewed from space.

Published Dec 9, 2012

Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing

All Clear on the Western Front
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All Clear on the Western Front

The Suomi NPP satellite got a clear view of Western Europe, its nighttime lights, and its moonlit landscape.

Published Aug 8, 2020

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Auroras Light Up the Antarctic Night
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Auroras Light Up the Antarctic Night

The “southern lights” were bright enough to illuminate the ice below.

Published Jan 1, 2013

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New Year’s Night
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New Year’s Night

City lights shone brightly in the United States as revelers welcomed the new year.

Published Jan 2, 2018

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The Lights of London
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The Lights of London

Unique satellite instruments capture the view of the Olympic host city at night.

Published Jul 26, 2012

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City Lights of the Americas
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City Lights of the Americas

The Suomi NPP satellite has a potent new sensor for distinguishing Earth’s night lights.

Published Nov 28, 2012

Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence

Winter Light for Antarctica
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Winter Light for Antarctica

A satellite caught a glimpse of the aurora australis over the Southern Ocean in July 2020.

Published Jul 29, 2020

Atmosphere Unique Imagery Remote Sensing

City Lights of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
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City Lights of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.

Published Nov 28, 2012

Fires Unique Imagery

Night Lights 2012 - The Black Marble
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Night Lights 2012 - The Black Marble

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, 2012

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Train Derailment and Fire, Lac Mégantic, Quebec
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Train Derailment and Fire, Lac Mégantic, Quebec

Early in the morning on July 6, 2013, a train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.

Published Jul 10, 2013

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Old Night Vision Meets New
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Old Night Vision Meets New

New images from Suomi NPP are an order of magnitude better than previous satellite views of city lights.

Published Dec 14, 2012

Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing

Night Lights Change in the Middle East
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Night Lights Change in the Middle East

Changing patterns of nighttime lights are of great interest to demographers, engineers, and humanitarian relief organizations.

Published May 16, 2017

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City Lights of Asia and Australia
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City Lights of Asia and Australia

A sensitive new sensor allows a clearer view of dim night lights on Earth.

Published Nov 28, 2012

Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence

City Lights of the United States 2012
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City Lights of the United States 2012

Updated for 2012, this map of lights across America has a least 10 times better resolution than previous maps.

Published Dec 25, 2012

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