What is NASA Earth Observatory?
NASA Earth Observatory publishes an image of the day with an explanation, covering storms, fires, ice, cities and landscapes, plus animated global maps of temperature, vegetation, clouds and more.
Free
NASA Earth Observatory
Satellite image stories and global maps explained by NASA scientists
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Daily
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Image of the day with explanations
- Global maps of climate variables
- Searchable archive of events
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Daily
- Data source
- NASA satellites
- Made by
- NASA (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using NASA Earth Observatory
- Search the archive for a place or event to find satellite views and background.
Who it is for
NASA Earth Observatory is especially useful for students, teachers and journalists.
Questions about NASA Earth Observatory
Is NASA Earth Observatory free?
Yes. NASA Earth Observatory is free to use.
Do I need an account to use NASA Earth Observatory?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is NASA Earth Observatory updated?
The data is refreshed every day.
Where does NASA Earth Observatory get its data?
NASA satellites.
Can I use NASA Earth Observatory on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to NASA Earth Observatory?
Similar maps include Google Earth, NASA Worldview, Zoom Earth and Copernicus Browser. See the full list of NASA Earth Observatory alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about NASA Earth Observatory. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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