NASA Earth Observatory: Satellite image stories and global maps explained by NASA scientists. NASA Worldview: Daily satellite imagery of the whole Earth, with over a thousand data layers.
| NASA Earth Observatory | NASA Worldview | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Daily |
| Data source | NASA satellites | NASA EOSDIS (MODIS, VIIRS and other instruments) |
| Made by | NASA | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with NASA Earth Observatory
- Image of the day with explanations
- Global maps of climate variables
- Searchable archive of events
What you can do with NASA Worldview
- Daily global imagery since the early 2000s
- Compare two dates side by side
- Create animations
- Hundreds of science layers
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.