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artificial lights at night
Coverage of artificial lights at night in the Nexus archive.
- Satellite imagery reveals increasing volatility in human night-time activity
A study published in Nature reveals significant volatility in Earth's artificial night-time lights between 2014 and 2022, showing frequent brightening and dimming patterns. Satellite data highlights human activity fluctuations, with daily observations capturing these changes. The research underscores the dynamic nature of nighttime illumination trends.