2023 Satellite Imagery: A Year in Review

NOAA satellites see our planet from a unique and captivating perspective. Every year, they capture the beauty and wrath of Mother Nature unfolding beneath them-devastating hurricanes, raging wildfires, erupting volcanoes-as well as the changing seasons, ocean color and nighttime lights. The view of NOAA satellites isn’t just limited to Earth; they also capture images of our Moon and the Sun, as we navigate our cosmic journey.
Below is our list of some of the most compelling images-in no particular order-from 2023, as seen from orbit by NOAA’s satellites.
Credits:
NOAA, NASA, CIRA
Music:
“Apparitions” by Magnum Opus [ASCAP]; Volta Music; Universal Production Music
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