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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
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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