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3D render of planet Earth viewed from space, showing glowing city lights against a starry black background
3D render of planet Earth viewed from space, showing glowing city lights against a starry black background

About this illustration

A detailed 3D render of Earth focused on Europe, Africa and the Atlantic, with warm glowing city lights marking populated areas against a dark star-filled space backdrop. This polished render works well for space science content, global business presentations, and technology themed designs.

Prompt: “planet earth from space with glowing city lights, 3D render” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed render that perfectly matches the brief, with realistic lighting, no visible artefacts, and a clean usable presentation.

Also searched as: glowing city lights earth · planet earth render · space view of earth · global night lights

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this earth from space with city lights illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Earth From Space With City Lights” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/earth-from-space-with-city-lights-1c8b3a10) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “planet earth from space with glowing city lights, 3D render” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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