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Earth from Orbit
“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
Earth Day 2026
On Earth Day, we marvel at our extraordinary home through the eyes of our sentinels in the sky.…
April 22, 2026
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Earth from Orbit
One Year of GOES-19 as GOES East
It’s been one year since NOAA’s latest geostationary satellite, GOES-19, entered service as GOES…
April 7, 2026
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NOAA Satellites Monitor Massive Winter Storm
NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring a massive winter storm that swept across the United…
January 30, 2026
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2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Marked by High-Powered Storms, No U.S. Landfalling Hurricanes
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on November 30, showcased near-normal…
November 25, 2025
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Hurricane Katrina: Twenty Years Later
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Mississippi coast.
August 28, 2025
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Category 5 Erin is the First Atlantic Hurricane of 2025
After a relatively quiet start to the Atlantic hurricane season, Erin became the first hurricane of…
August 22, 2025
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Detecting Lightning From Space
Lightning is a dangerous weather hazard that poses a significant threat to life and property. It…
June 26, 2025
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NOAA Satellites Monitor Canadian Wildfires and Smoke
Since mid-May, NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring heat signatures and thick plumes of…
June 5, 2025