Europe at night
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Europe at night
Europe at night. Satellite image of city lights at night, centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Bright areas mark dense urban populations, and the European coastline is clearly seen. Dense groups of cities are seen in England, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, and northern Italy. Paris and Madrid are also easily identified. Moscow is at upper right. Cairo and the Nile are at lower right, along with Israel. Oil rig lights are seen in the North Sea. Other lights include Iceland (upper left), the Canary Islands (bottom left), Newfoundland in Canada (far left), and western Siberia (top right). Arctic areas and the oceans are dark. For this area in the day, see E070/559
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Europe at night" offers a mesmerizing satellite image of the continent illuminated by city lights. The photograph showcases Europe's urban landscape, with bright clusters indicating densely populated areas. From England to Germany, the Netherlands to Belgium, and northern Italy to Paris and Madrid, the viewer can easily identify major cities that dot this technologically advanced region. The image also captures other notable features such as Moscow in the upper right corner, Cairo and the Nile in the lower right corner alongside Israel, oil rig lights in the North Sea, Iceland on the upper left side, Canary Islands on the bottom left side, Newfoundland in Canada on the far left side, and western Siberia on top right. While Arctic areas and oceans remain darkened against this artificial glow of civilization at nightfall, this monochrome snapshot highlights Europe's developed landscapes juxtaposed against uninhabited regions. It serves as a testament to human progress through technology and industrialization. With its intricate details revealing population density patterns across different countries and regions within Europe, this satellite image from space provides a unique perspective on our planet's geography. This thought-provoking print is an excellent addition for anyone interested in Earth observation or fascinated by how human civilization has shaped our world.
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