NASA Worldview

Near-real-time Earth imagery with 1,200+ layers and animation/comparison tools.

Open live mapSource: worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov

Map overview

# NASA Worldview — Earth Observation interactive map Near-real-time Earth imagery with 1,200+ layers and animation/comparison tools. Open the live map: [NASA Worldview](https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/). ## Highlights - Near-real-time Earth imagery with 1,200+ layers and animation/comparison tools. - NASA Worldview is an interactive earth observation map with layered views you can filter. - Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly. ## What it's good for - Check cloud-free satellite imagery by date - Compare change over time with timelapses and overlays - Download or share scenes for reporting and research ## Quick start - Open the map and move the view to your area of interest. - Toggle layers or filters to focus on the topic you need. - Save the link or grab a screenshot to share findings.

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Highlights

Near-real-time Earth imagery with 1,200+ layers and animation/comparison tools.
NASA Worldview is an interactive earth observation map with layered views you can filter.
Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly.

Use cases

Check cloud-free satellite imagery by date
Compare change over time with timelapses and overlays
Download or share scenes for reporting and research

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