NASA Unveils Nighttime Earth Map, Spotlighting Brightening Cities and Fading Lights
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026, 10:05 EDT NASA’s satellite images reveal night-time brightness is rising globally, though not everywhere. Urban areas, oil patches, and booming regions stand out, their lights getting stronger. Meanwhile, sections of Europe, the U.S. East Coast, and countries affected by conflict have faded on the map. (Space) Why do these findings count? Artificial light at night now