Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2000

The United States At Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2000 is “The United States At Night,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NOAA / NGDC , DMSP Digital Archive. The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, July 8, 2000

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At a glance

Date: July 8, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NOAA / NGDC , DMSP Digital Archive
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-july-08-the-united-states-at-night

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