Earth at Night

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

12.01.2009

Courtesy Photo

NASA

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.

NASA Identifier: 324350main_11_full

• Date Taken: 12.01.2009
• Date Posted: 10.19.2012 16:44
• Photo ID: 755283
• Resolution: 1880x1410
• Size: 146.07 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US