Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 16, 1999

Europe at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 16, 1999 is “Europe at Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: DMSP Digital Archive, NGDC, NOAA). The original explanation runs about 95 words.

From the explanation

“This is what Europe looks like at night! Can you find your favorite European city?”

— APOD editors, May 16, 1999

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At a glance

Date: May 16, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: DMSP Digital Archive, NGDC, NOAA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 95 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 16, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-may-16-europe-at-night

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