Earth at Night (IMAGE)

National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Earth at Night

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This composite image shows a global view of Earth at night, compiled from over 400 satellite images. New research shows that major cities, which generally correspond with the nighttime lights in this image, can have a far-reaching impact on temperatures.

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NASA and NOAA

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