Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2017

Earth at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2017 is “Earth at Night,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit : NASA , NOAA NGDC , Suomi-NPP , Earth Observatory , Data and Processing: Chris Elvidge and Robert Simmon. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Can you find your favorite country or city ? Surprisingly, on this world-wide nightscape, city lights make this task quite possible.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit : NASA , NOAA NGDC , Suomi-NPP , Earth Observatory , Data and Processing: Chris Elvidge and Robert Simmon
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-july-9-earth-at-night

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