| Width | 2,500 pixels | |
| Height | 1,470 pixels | |
| 300 dpi print width | 8.3 inches | 21.2 centimetres |
| 300 dpi print height | 4.9 inches | 12.4 centimetres |
This remarkable image was made by combining data from several satellites, including the DMSP satellite which carries a camera system sensitive enough to take pictures of clouds by moonlight.