This U-shaped series of islets in the Indian Ocean rings a blue-green lagoon of varying depth.
Published Jun 16, 2024
Moonlit mountains and illuminated towns highlight geographic features on this sparsely populated Russian peninsula.
Published Jun 9, 2024
A former island and a desert are among the newcomers to the dry landscape following the lake’s rapid decline.
Published Jun 2, 2024
In central Asia, jagged mountain peaks rise high above the steppe.
Published May 26, 2024
Farmers grow a variety of crops along river floodplains near Lyon.
Published May 19, 2024
As sunlight waned, the glow of artificial light revealed patterns of urbanization along the populous corridor.
Published May 12, 2024
Months before the arrival of tourists and migrating birds, this high-elevation lake on the Tibetan Plateau was glazed with ice.
Published May 5, 2024
Clouds and haze crash into high-elevation ridges in this oblique photograph, taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
Published Apr 28, 2024
In the country’s southeast, towering table-top mountains known as tepuis host unique species of flora and fauna.
Published Apr 21, 2024
Major cities in northwestern Europe shine bright in this nighttime photo, taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Published Apr 18, 2024
Astronauts and photographers captured unforgettable views of Earth and the Sun as the Moon’s shadow swept across North America.
Published Apr 12, 2024
This reddish “burning mountain” of granite is the highest point in Namibia.
Published Apr 14, 2024
Distinct textures stand out in this winter scene around Bositeng Lake in China’s Xinjiang region.
Published Apr 7, 2024
Meandering waterways distribute sediments across a foothill valley in Argentina.
Published Mar 31, 2024
Lights, snow, and clouds brighten this wintery scene of Earth’s northern latitudes.
Published Mar 24, 2024
An astronaut’s photograph reveals the myriad features of a remote glacier high in the Karakoram mountains of central Asia.
Published Mar 17, 2024
This wide-angle photo offers the feeling of looking out over the Persian Gulf from an altitude of about 250 miles.
Published Mar 10, 2024
This city in southern Arizona is surrounded by mountains, national forest, and conservation areas.
Published Mar 3, 2024
Lakes and lava flows fill the depression atop this geologically young stratovolcano in eastern Türkiye.
Published Feb 25, 2024
The setting Sun illuminates the western faces of sand dunes across this low-lying basin in northwestern China.
Published Feb 18, 2024
An astronaut and satellite sensors captured eye-catching patterns in sea ice.
Published Feb 15, 2024
Bright white water surfaces and cloud tops contrast with the darker landscape of this Caribbean island.
Published Feb 11, 2024
A large stadium contributes to the nighttime illumination of Las Vegas, which hosts the Super Bowl for the first time in 2024.
Published Feb 10, 2024
This coastal stretch of South Africa’s Western Cape province supports industry, fishing, farming, tourism, and a nature reserve.
Published Feb 4, 2024
The iconic volcano of Northern California is home to seven glaciers that become buried in a blanket of snow during winter.
Published Jan 28, 2024
The remote and arid Kufrah district in Libya lies on top of one of the largest irrigation projects in the world.
Published Jan 23, 2024
Tectonic forces over millions of years have folded the region’s layers of colorful rock. Erosion has since exposed them.
Published Jan 21, 2024
The populous Argentinian city lies along the Paraná River, an important waterway for trade and resource transportation.
Published Jan 14, 2024
Infrastructure, aquaculture, and an artificial island are found along this coastal stretch of southwest India.
Published Jan 7, 2024
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are uniquely positioned to capture striking photos of the Sun and Earth.
Published Jan 1, 2024
