Landsat Missions
Question:
How do I search and download ascending (nighttime) scenes?
Answer:
Ascending (nighttime) Landsat scenes can be searched and downloaded or requested through USGS EarthExplorer two different ways:
Using a geographic location:
Once the images are listed, you can either download the scenes that are available or submit a request to have the scenes made available for download. Please be aware that the cloud-cover values for night scenes will always be zero for Landsat 7 images. Please see our FAQ for more information.
Using a known WRS ascending path/row*:
Once the images are listed, you can either download the scenes that are available or submit a request to have the scenes made available for download. Please be aware that the cloud-cover values for night scenes will always be zero for Landsat 7 images. Please see our FAQ for more information.
*To learn the Path/Row over your area of interest, use the Lat/Long to WRS converter at http://landsat.usgs.gov/tools_latlong.php