Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 1996

The United States at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 1996 is “The United States at Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: NOAA/ NGDC DMSP Digital Archive). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“This is what the United States of America looks like at night! Can you find your favorite US city on this image?”

— APOD editors, June 17, 1996

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At a glance

Date: June 17, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: NOAA/ NGDC DMSP Digital Archive
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-june-17-the-united-states-at-night

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