“Earth from Orbit” is a series of short videos that showcase a compelling weather event, environmental hazard, or interesting meteorological phenomenon each week, as seen by NOAA satellites.
The series, a collaboration between NOAA and NASA, provides a look at the science behind the highlighted topic and imagery. A short article with additional information accompanies each video.
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Earth from Orbit
June 2022 saw a record number of fires burning across Alaska, which have compromised air quality… -
Earth from Orbit
June 21 marked the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. -
Earth from Orbit
NOAA’s newest weather satellite, GOES-18, is now sending back data from its new post-launch testing… -
Earth from Orbit
The 2022 hurricane season is officially underway. The eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May… -
Earth from Orbit
The Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) instrument, onboard NOAA’s GOES-18 satellite, is now… -
Earth from Orbit
On May 11, 2022, NOAA shared the first images of the Western Hemisphere from its GOES-18 satellite. -
Earth from Orbit
Fire season in the Southwest and High Plains arrived early this year, fueled by gusty winds, low… -
Earth from Orbit
Throughout history, humans have wondered what Earth looked like from above. The Mesopotamians…