Image of the Day Atmosphere
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Life Water
People have been marveling at glories for centuries, but satellites offer a unique perspective on the colorful optical phenomenon.
In August 2014, MODIS captured an unusual view of mature pyrocumulus clouds billowing up from a fire along the border of California and Oregon.
Image of the Day Land Fires
This true-color image shows North and South America as they would appear from 35,000 km (22,000 miles) above the Earth.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water
Data collected by a sensor on the Aqua satellite reveals the global distribution of clouds.
Actinoform clouds pop up off the western coast of Australia.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water
With just a few clicks of a camera and a mouse, you can contribute to research that will help atmospheric scientists better understand how clouds affect climate.
Image of the Day Land
The islands formed ripples in the clouds.
Atmosphere Unique Imagery
A vertical profile of wispy, icy clouds reveals their complex structure.
Acquired April 17, 2010, this natural-color image shows a network of open- and closed-cell clouds over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru.