Earth at Night - New Satellite Imagery Reveals Detailed Global View

Explore a groundbreaking press conference unveiling a new cloud-free view of Earth at night, captured by the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite program. Discover how this highly detailed image, an order of magnitude more precise than previous versions, enables scientists to study meteorology, natural and human-caused fires, fishing boat activity, human settlement patterns, and urbanization. Learn about the advancements made possible by these new images, including views of Earth on moonless nights illuminated only by airglow and starlight. Hear from NASA and NOAA experts as they discuss the vast differences moonlight makes on the Earth's surface and the implications of these observations for various scientific fields.

Fall Meeting 2012 Press Conference: Earth at Night