Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

USA's Northeast Megalopolis from Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2016 is “USA's Northeast Megalopolis from Space,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , International Space Station. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

USA's Northeast Megalopolis from Space
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , International Space Station Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Can you identify a familiar area in the northeast USA just from nighttime lights? It might be possible because many major cities are visible, including (right to left) New York , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Washington , Richmond and Norfolk — Boston of the USA’s Northeast megalopolis is not pictured.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 24, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , International Space Station
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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