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NASA Worldview

Daily satellite imagery of the whole Earth, with over a thousand data layers

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Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Daily
Price: Free
Sign-up: Not needed
View: Flat map

What is NASA Worldview?

NASA Worldview shows full-resolution satellite imagery of the entire planet, usually available within hours of being captured, and lets you go back in time through the archive. Hundreds of layers cover fires, aerosols, sea ice, night lights, floods and more.

You can compare dates side by side and make animated GIFs, which makes it a favourite for tracking storms, smoke and floods.

What you can do

Daily global imagery since the early 2000s
Compare two dates side by side
Create animations
Hundreds of science layers

The details

Coverage: Worldwide
Updates: Daily
Data source: NASA EOSDIS (MODIS, VIIRS and other instruments)
Made by: NASA (government agency)
Price: Free
Account: No account needed
On phones: Best on a computer
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using NASA Worldview

Use the comparison mode to see a flood or fire before and after.
Try the "Black Marble" night lights layer.

Who it is for

NASA Worldview is especially useful for researchers & analysts, journalists and students.

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Questions about NASA Worldview

Is NASA Worldview free?

Yes. NASA Worldview is free to use.

Do I need an account to use NASA Worldview?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is NASA Worldview updated?

The data is refreshed every day.

Where does NASA Worldview get its data?

NASA EOSDIS (MODIS, VIIRS and other instruments).

Can I use NASA Worldview on my phone?

It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.

What are some alternatives to NASA Worldview?

Similar maps include Google Earth, Zoom Earth, Copernicus Browser and Google Earth Timelapse. See the full list of NASA Worldview alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

Summary based on public information about NASA Worldview. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.