Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Artificial Night Sky Brightness
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2023 is “Artificial Night Sky Brightness,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Data: JPSS Satellites ; Processing: David J. Lorenz. The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Where have all the dim stars gone? From many places on the Earth including major cities, the night sky has been reduced from a fascinating display of thousands of stars to a diffuse glow through which only a few stars are visible.”
— APOD editors, March 8, 2023
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 8, 2023
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Data: JPSS Satellites ; Processing: David J. Lorenz
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 150 words