Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 22, 2004

Earth at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2004 is “Earth at Night,” an image. It is credited to Credit: C. Mayhew & R. Simmon ( NASA / GSFC ), NOAA / NGDC , DMSP Digital Archive. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“This is what the Earth looks like at night. Can you find your favorite country or city ?”

— APOD editors, August 22, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 22, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: C. Mayhew & R. Simmon ( NASA / GSFC ), 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 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 22, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-22-earth-at-night

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