Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found. Astrobitica April 9, 2026 (Last updated: April 9, 2026) 1 minute read Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Artemis 2 mission sends ‘Kerbal Space Program’ player numbers soaring to the MunNext: ‘We all pretty much broke down right there’: Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts’ emotional moment near the moon