The World in Real-Time global map utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide a live satellite view of select data from geostationary and polar-orbiting NOAA satellites and partner satellites of the Earth from space.

You can use Google Earth to find: High-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, photos, and elevation terrain. An image of your home, school, or any place on earth.

With Google Earth, you can find pictures and information about places you're exploring on the map. Search for a location or click a place on the map. To the right, there's a box with more info about the location. To learn more, click the box.