NASA Earth Observatory: Satellite image stories and global maps explained by NASA scientists. Zoom Earth: Near real-time satellite weather imagery and storm tracking.
| NASA Earth Observatory | Zoom Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Live / real time |
| Data source | NASA satellites | Geostationary weather satellites (GOES, Himawari, Meteosat), NOAA and NASA data |
| Made by | NASA | Neave Interactive |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 Zoom Earth
- Live satellite imagery every few minutes
- Hurricane and typhoon tracking
- Radar, wind and temperature layers
- Wildfire hotspots
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.