NASA releases stunning new satellite images of Earth at night

NASA releases stunning new satellite images of Earth at night

Washington: NASA has released its latest global maps of Earth at night, providing the "clearest yet composite" view of the patterns of human settlement across our planet.

Satellite images of Earth at night often referred to as "night lights" have been a tool for fundamental research for nearly 25 years.

They have provided a broad, beautiful picture, showing how humans have shaped the planet and lit up the darkness.