Light Pollution Collection (page 2)

Persian Gulf at night, satellite image
Persian Gulf at night. Black marble satellite image of the Persian Gulf at night during a waning Gibbous moon. More densely populated areas are brighter

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Black marble satellite image of South America at night. More densely populated areas are brighter

Middle East at night, satellite image
Middle East at night. Black marble satellite image of the Arabian peninsula at night. More densely populated areas are brighter. Gas flares from oil and gas fields are also seen

Central America at night, satellite image
Central America at night. Black marble satellite image of Central America at night. More densely populated areas are brighter

Americas at night, satellite image
Americas at night. Black marble satellite image of North and South America at night. More densely populated areas are brighter

Texas at night, ISS image
Texas at night, photographed by astronaut Mike Fossum on the International Space Station (ISS) on 6th November 2011. The photo shows the Gulf Coast at night with cities glowing brightly

Southeastern USA at night, ISS image. Photograph of southern USA at night taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Boat graveyard at yard, France C016 / 3049
Boat graveyard yard. Streetlights illuminating the abandoned tuna boats of Le Magouer, Brittany, France. The constellations of Canis Major, Canis Minor and Orion can be seen in the sky at right

Insects attracted to a lamp, artwork C013 / 6467
Insects attracted to a lamp, artwork. It is not clear why this happens, but one theory is that bright lights confuse insects that use the Moon (upper left) to navigate

England, London. River Thames and the London Eye at Night

Skyscrapers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabian Peninsula, Asia

Earth at night. Computer artwork of the Earth at night, centred on Europe. Lights (yellow) mark the major European population centres and the main cities

France-Italy border at night, ISS image. Image taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the border between France and Italy. North is centre bottom

Orion over Vancouver, Canada. Orion is the constellation at centre, recognisable for the three stars in a line forming the belt of this mythological hunter figure

Vancouver at night, time-exposure image. The lights of the city reduce the visibility of the stars in the night sky, a phenomenon known as light pollution

Europe at night, satellite image
Europe at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 00:00 (midnight) GMT (UTC), centred on Europe. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

Stars over Vancouver, Canada. The starfield includes both Sirius, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, and the constellation of Orion

The Americas, satellite image. Oceans are blue and land is green and brown. City lights (yellow) in dark areas show areas of dense population

The Arctic, night-day satellite image
Asia, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Asia. North is at top

Asia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. Large, densely populated areas include India (lower centre), China (lower right) and Japan (right)

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"Shining a Light on the Dark Side: Unveiling the Menace of Light Pollution" North America at night, satellite image: A mesmerizing tapestry of glowing cities and highways reveals the extent across North America, where urban sprawl engulfs vast stretches of land. North Sea at night, satellite image: The once serene waters of the North Sea are now marred by an eerie glow as coastal towns and offshore installations contribute to the growing menace of light pollution. Europe at night, satellite image: From bustling metropolises to quaint villages, Europe's nocturnal beauty is overshadowed by a web of artificial lights that obscure our view of celestial wonders. India at night, satellite image: India's vibrant culture is mirrored in its illuminated cities; however, this captivating sight belies the detrimental effects it has on wildlife habitats and human health due to excessive light pollution. South America at night, satellite image: As darkness descends over South America's diverse landscapes, countless pockets of intense illumination reveal how rapid development threatens both natural ecosystems and stargazing opportunities. Southeast Asia at night, satellite image: Intricate patterns emerge from Southeast Asia's nighttime panorama as sprawling urban centers compete for attention with traditional rural communities – all contributing to an ever-expanding veil of light pollution. Africa (night-day) satellite image: Witness Africa transform from a dark continent teeming with wildlife into an illuminated mosaic as dusk settles in; yet this transition comes with ecological consequences that demand urgent attention. Whole Earth at night - Satellite Image Behold our planet aglow under a blanket woven by humanity’s insatiable thirst for artificial illumination—a stark reminder that we must find balance between progress and preserving our connection to the cosmos above. Europe at night.