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Moon Phases Over the Persian Gulf

These satellite images illustrate the effects of moonlight on viewing this desert region.


NASA Earth Observatory image by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, using VIIRS day-night band data from the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership. Suomi NPP is the result of a partnership between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Defense. Caption by Michon Scott.

Published January 2, 2013
Data acquired September 30 - October 15, 2012

Source:
Suomi NPP > VIIRS
Collection:
Earth at Night