Scientists unveiled today an unprecedented new look at our planet at night.
Earth at night satellite image.
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.
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.
Nasa researchers have used these images of nighttime lights to study weather around urban areas.