True Color (1 day - Terra/MODIS)

View by source:

Terra/MODIS Aqua/MODIS

Dataset you are currently viewing:

Select Year

About this dataset

These images show the Earth's surface and clouds in true color, like a photograph. NASA uses satellites in space to gather images like these over the whole world every day. Scientists use these images to track changes on Earth's surface. Notice the shapes and patterns of the colors across the lands. Dark green areas show where there are many plants. Brown areas are where the satellite sensor sees more of the bare land surface because there are few plants. White areas are either snow or clouds. Where on Earth would you like to explore?

Currently viewing:

January 20, 2025

Permalink

Downloads info

CSV for Excel older than 2007 download
File Type:
1.0 degrees	360 x 180 download
0.5 degrees	720 x 360 download
0.25 degrees	1440 x 720 download
0.1 degrees	3600 x 1800 download

Get Data

1. Visit the LP DAAC site

2. Select Access Data and download from one of the listed data access tools. You will need to create/ sign in to your Earthdata account.

Related Websites

MODIS

Terra

MODIS Rapid Response (LANCE)

MODIS on Earthdata

Credits

Imagery from the Land Atmosphere Near real-time Capability for EOS (LANCE) system and services from the Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), both operated by the NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS).

Federal Geographic Data Committee Geospatial Metadata

View the FGDC Metatdata for True Color (1 day - Terra/MODIS)

Quick Tip

View another tip