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The Lights of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
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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
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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
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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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