Black Marble- Earth at Night
This image nicknamed Black Marble, is what the Earth looks like at night. You can you find your favorite country or city.
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The Black Marble- Earth at Night 2012
In daylight our big blue marble is all land, oceans and clouds. But the night – the Black Marble – is electric. Scientists are using new
Our Planet in Brilliant Darkness
Our blue planet in brilliant darkness. The Black Marble. Full-hemisphere views of Earth at night.
LEDs has made Light Pollution worse
By switching to outdoor LEDs to lit surface of Earth at night, increases light pollution.
New views of Earth at Night
NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012.
Global population will reach 11 billion in 2100
According to new studies, global population will reach between 9.5 and 13.3 billion people by 2100.
City Lights of Australia, or Not?
Two weeks ago, we published a new map of the Earth at night. Astute readers noticed lights in areas that were thought to be uninhabited.
Something Fishy in the Deep Dark Ocean
In December 2012, NOAA and NASA released a new map of the Earth at night. Built with data from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite
International Dark Sky Week
The next few nights celebrate the stars! The International Dark Sky Week (April 5-11, 2013) is a worldwide event against light pollution and going on
