United States at Night from Suomi NPP Satellite, 2012 Image
This composite image shows the United States of America illuminated by city lights and other artificial sources at night. Captured by the Suomi NPP satellite’s VIIRS instrument between April and October of 2012, it emphasizes human settlement and activity patterns. This type of image is useful for studies on urban growth, energy consumption, and habitat fragmentation, as well as educational presentations on geographic and environmental topics.
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