Satellite Snapshots

Our dynamic planet changes constantly.

This compendium of recent featured views showcases the most significant weather and environmental events from around the world.

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Satellite Snapshots

GOES East Watches Large Low Pressure Storm System

GOES East watched a large low pressure system swirl over the Eastern United States and Canada on…
October 7, 2019
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Suomi NPP Watches Decker Fire in Colorado

The Suomi NPP satellite zoomed in on the Decker Fire in Colorado on Oct. 2, 2019.
October 3, 2019
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Lorenzo Lashes Azores Islands Before Taking Aim at Ireland

Hurricane Lorenzo lashed Portugal’s Azores Islands early Wednesday morning, toppling trees and…
October 2, 2019
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NOAA-20 Views Heavy Smog over Beijing

The NOAA-20 satellite spied heavy smog over China's capital city of Beijing on Sept. 29, 2019.
September 30, 2019
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Florida Braces for Hurricane Dorian

NOAA’s GOES East satellite zoomed in on Category 1 Hurricane Dorian on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 over…
September 29, 2019
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Strong Winds Prompted Sandstorm in Southern Africa

Very strong winds over southern Africa kicked up huge plumes of dust and sand, turning the skies an…
September 27, 2019
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A Picture of Dorian as Seen by GOES East

GOES East has been watching a tropical system just east of the Lesser Antilles, which became…
September 26, 2019
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Tropical Cyclone Hikaa Made Landfall over Oman

While we typically think of tropical cyclones as storms that form in the Atlantic and Pacific…
September 25, 2019