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
Vega Island Frozen in Fright
4 min read
The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.
Oct 30, 2026
Arnab Strikes India
3 min read
The first named storm of the North Indian Ocean’s cyclone season made landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
Oct 29, 2026
The Land of the Standing-Up Rocks
3 min read
A national monument since the 1920s, Chiricahua is America's newest national park.
Oct 28, 2026
Fall Colors
As green chlorophyll fades from trees and plants each autumn, other pigments color Earth’s landscapes. Satellites take leaf-peeping to a whole new level.
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