Earth at night satellite images of earth at night have been a curiosity for the public and a tool of fundamental research for at least 25 years.
Earth at night satellite image.
Satellite photo of earth at night shown below is a famous nasa image that is often called a satellite photo of earth at night it isn t really a photo instead it is an image that was compiled using data from a sensor aboard the nasa noaa suomi national polar orbiting partnership satellite launched in 2011.
A global composite image constructed using cloud free night images from a new nasa and national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa satellite shows the glow of natural and human built phenomena across the planet in greater detail than ever before.
For nearly 25 years satellite images of earth at night have served as a fundamental research tool while also stoking public curiosity.
They have provided a broad beautiful picture showing how humans have shaped the planet and lit up the darkness.
Earth at night this composite image which has become a popular poster shows a global view of earth at night compiled from over 400 satellite images.
Nasa researchers have used these images of nighttime lights to study weather around urban areas.