Satellite image shows snow-covered Michigan glittering in moonlight

Image courtesy CIMSS Sumoi NPP VIIRS.

DETROIT – A satellite image captured Michigan glittering in the light of a waxing moon this week. 

The snow-covered state and Great Lakes are shown at night thanks to this image from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Studies (CIMSS). 

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The institute said this image was possible due to a waxing moon. 

The waxing moon enabled this unique VIIRS view of the Great Lakes last night. Note the moon glint below lake-effect clouds over Lake Superior.

Posted by CIMSS on Thursday, December 28, 2017

The Great Lakes have been quite photogenic this week -- from space, at least. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service tweeted out an impressive image of what scientists call "cloud streets" over the state of Michigan. 

According to NOAA Satellites, the parallel rows of clouds have been dumping lake effect snow on the region. 

The image was captured Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.Â