Satellite-based analysis of light pollution in Slovenia for the period 2013–2022Gašparič, Juš (Avtor) Potočnik Buhvald, Ana (Avtor) Petrovič, Dušan (Avtor) light pollutionspatial analysisheat maptime seriesVIIRSSlovenian citiesLight pollution is a serious global issue that negatively affects human health, the environment, and wildlife, while also causing unnecessary energy consumption. Using satellite imagery from the S-NPP and NOAA-20 satellites, obtained via the Google Earth Engine platform, we analysed the situation in Slovenia from 2013 to 2022. Image processing involved inverse distance weighting interpolation and the kernel density estimation method. With time series we showed trends and ranges in the six major urban areas and with heat maps their spatial distribution. Special attention was given to the period of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 by comparing the data with those from previous and subsequent years. The results revealed a slight overall increase in light pollution, consistent with global trends.20262026-08-27 10:42:02Članek v reviji186142sl