
Night Earth
Explore the Earth at night to understand the impact of light pollution on our planet.
Try Night Earth
What is Night Earth?
Try Night EarthNight Earth is an interactive platform that allows users to discover the beauty of our planet at night through a detailed map that visualizes light pollution and urbanization across the globe. The website uses satellite imagery to illustrate how brightly lit areas contrast with remote, unlit regions.
Features:
- Interactive Map: Explore the Earth’s surface at night with a detailed visual interface.
- Light Pollution Visualization: See the impact of artificial lighting on different geographic regions.
- Night Versus Day Comparison: View images captured at night compared to daytime visuals.
- Satellite Imagery: Access high-resolution images from NASA satellites to evaluate lighting patterns.
- Power Density Map: Understand the brightness of areas relative to their population density.
- Historical Images: Compare updated images from different years (e.g., 2000 and 2012).
Published on Apr. 11, 2025