NASA’s climate resources explain Earth’s changing climate and its study through the agency’s science programs.
Earth Observatory
NASA Global Maps show how key parts of Earth’s climate system change from month to month.
About Earth Observatory
Earth Observatory Global Maps is a NASA web page presenting satellite-based global views of Earth's climate system, showing how key parts of that system change from month to month. The site is part of NASA's Earth Observatory and is delivered in English on the web.
Key features
- Global satellite views of Earth's climate system
- Monthly time step for tracking month-to-month change
- Focus on key components of the climate system
- Hosted within NASA's Earth Observatory section
Best for: Readers who want a visual, month-by-month satellite overview of how parts of Earth's climate system change over time.
Good for
- Draws on NASA satellite observations for a global view of the planet
- Organized around month-to-month change rather than a single snapshot
Watch out for
- Source material does not detail which climate variables or regions are covered
- Content is presented in English only
Earth Observatory at a glance
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Earth Observatory FAQ
What do the Global Maps show?
They show how key parts of Earth's climate system change from month to month, using a global view from NASA satellites.
How often is the data updated?
The page is organized on a monthly basis, but the source does not state a specific update schedule beyond that.
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