Middle East at night, satellite image

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Middle East at night, satellite image

Middle East at night. Black marble satellite image of the Arabian peninsula at night. More densely populated areas are brighter. Gas flares from oil and gas fields are also seen. Data acquired by the day-night band of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on board the NASA-NOa Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite, over nine days in April 2012 and 13 days in October 2012

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2012 Africa African Arabian Peninsula Black Marble Cities City Composite Image Continent Dark Day Night Band Earth Observation Electricity Energy Use Flat Projection From Space Habitation Illuminate Illumination Land Light Light Pollution Lights Middle East Middle Eastern Night Night Time Nile Nile Delta Population Density River Rural Satellite Satellite Image Suomi Npp Urban Viirs

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Middle East at night, revealing a mesmerizing satellite image of the Arabian peninsula. The black marble effect beautifully highlights the stark contrast between densely populated areas and more rural regions. As our eyes wander across this stunning visual, we witness brighter spots representing bustling cities and towns, while gas flares from oil and gas fields illuminate the landscape. The data for this extraordinary image was acquired by NASA-NOa Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite's day-night band of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). Over nine days in April 2012 and thirteen days in October 2012, this state-of-the-art technology captured an awe-inspiring view of Earth from space. One cannot help but be captivated by the intricate web of lights that adorn this composite image. From Africa's Nile Delta to vibrant urban centers across the Middle East, these lights symbolize human habitation and energy use on a grand scale. However, they also shed light on another pressing issue – light pollution. As we marvel at this snapshot taken during the 21st century era of earth observation, let us reflect upon how our actions impact our planet. This remarkable photograph serves as a reminder to appreciate both the beauty and fragility of our world.

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