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Sprites, Camera, Action!
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Sprites, Camera, Action!

An astronaut photographed the atmospheric phenomenon, associated with lightning, during a stormy night over North America.

Published Oct 6, 2024

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Dark Nights in Georgia
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Dark Nights in Georgia

The state faced widespread power outages after winds from Hurricane Helene snapped trees, tore off roofs, and toppled power lines.

Published Oct 1, 2024

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Santiago at Night
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Santiago at Night

Lights in Chile’s central city display an array of colors and densities, reflecting various land uses and differences between the region’s communes.

Published Sep 22, 2024

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Shrimp Farms of the Guayas Estuary
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Shrimp Farms of the Guayas Estuary

Large numbers of rectangular holding ponds lie amid mangrove forests in southern Ecuador.

Published Sep 20, 2024

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The Korean Peninsula at Night
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The Korean Peninsula at Night

Images of nighttime lights reveal patterns in population and urban development.

Published Sep 15, 2024

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