Earth Observatory
NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day – the images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research.
Image of the Day
Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.
Satellites observed a frozen landscape across much of the country after a massive winter storm.
Weeks of intense rain overwhelmed rivers and reservoirs, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
Reed-covered mounds exposed by declining water levels reveal an unexpected network of freshwater springs that feed directly into the lake…
A blanket of snow spanned Michigan and much of the Great Lakes region following a potent cold snap.
December and January brought a series of intense winter storms to the peninsula in far eastern Russia.
Blue Marble: Next Generation
Originally released 21 years ago, The Blue Marble: Next Generation is most likely the Earth Observatory imagery you have seen the most, but you probably don't even realize it. A cloud-free, global mosaic available at up to 500m per pixel spatial resolution, the collection includes monthly snapshots with and without topographic shading and bathymetry. The collection is free and open to use so take a minute and (re)discover!
View the collection about Blue Marble: Next Generation
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