Earth from Orbit
Since Jan. 31, NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring a series of strong atmospheric rivers bringing heavy rain and mountain snow from central California to the Pacific Northwest, the Sierra, southern Cascades, and northern Rocky mountains.
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Whether you're celebrating a lasting bond or a new connection, our space-inspired Valentine’s Day cards offer a unique way to send a heartfelt message—straight from orbit to someone special!
Earth from Orbit
This week, critical fire weather conditions persisted across coastal Southern California, driven by moderate to locally strong winds
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NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring multiple wildfires that began erupting in southern California on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 and are continuing to devastate the region.
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From all of us celebrating on Earth—and in orbit—here’s to a new year of global cooperation, cutting-edge technology, and better understanding of our planet.
Earth from Orbit
Roughly 100 wildfires are raging out of control across the western United States and hundreds more are burning in Canada, destroying homes, forcing evacuations, and affecting air quality. NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring these blazes,…
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The 2023/2024 winter season was the warmest on record for Canada and continuing drought conditions led to an early start of the wildfire season for the western part of the country.
Earth from Orbit
On April 8, 2024, the moon moved directly between the Earth and sun, completely blocking the sun’s light and causing a total solar eclipse.