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The Lights of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Published January 1, 2015
According to satellite data, nighttime lights in some Middle Eastern cities shine more than 50 percent brighter during Ramadan than during the rest of the year.
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Bursting with Holiday Energy
Published December 25, 2014
Satellites detect increases in lighting around the holidays, particularly in suburbs and rural areas. While the trend says interesting things about culture, it also tells us something important about energy use.
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Even from Space, Holidays Shine Brightly
Published December 17, 2014
Satellite data reveals increases in December holiday lighting in the United States, mostly in the suburbs.
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Holiday Lights in the US Southeast
Published December 16, 2014
Satellite sensors detect increases in December holiday lighting in the United States, particularly in the suburbs and rural areas.
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Holiday Lights of the American Southwest
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Holiday Lights are Bright Deep in the Heart of Texas
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Florida at Night
Published November 17, 2014
The peninsula is highly recognizable even at night, especially when looking north, as our map-trained brains expect.
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The Many Colors of Electric Lights
Published October 19, 2014
Distinct colors mark the communities and commerce along the Tsushima Strait, between Japan and South Korea.
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The Koreas at Night
Published February 24, 2014
Night lights illustrate dramatically the relative economic activity of cities and countries.
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Gas Flaring in Iraq
Published February 22, 2014
An astronaut snapped this image of lines of gas flares at an oilfield in southern Iraq at night.
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Lighting the Paths Across the U.S.
Published November 26, 2013
Satellite views of night lights help reveal the strings of roads, rails, and rivers than connect the citizens of the United States.
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Train Derailment and Fire, Lac Mégantic, Quebec
Published July 10, 2013
Early in the morning on July 6, 2013, a train carrying crude oil derailed in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
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