Latest articles by OurAmazingPlanet Staff
Camera Gives New Look at Earth's Amazing Auroras
The camera revealed a never-seen-before phenomenon.
Astronaut Photo Showcases Fire & Ice
Snow-covered Karymsky volcano's ash plume spied from space.
Gravity-Mapping Satellite Swoops In for Closer Look
The map helps to measure sea level rise and ocean circulation.
Astronauts Get Stunning View of Active Russian Volcanoes
Volcanoes cast shadows as one releases plume of steam and ash.
Record Snow-Producing Nor'easter Spotted From Space
Image captures storm as it drops record snowfall across Northeast
Antarctic Ice Rift Growing, Satellite Images Show
Satellite photos show massive crack widens in Pine Island Glacier.
How Supersonic Skydiver Will Freefall Through Earth's Atmosphere
A daredevil will skydive to Earth from 23 miles up on Oct. 8, diving through two layers of Earth's atmosphere.
Large Cold Front Creeping Across US, Seen From Space
The cold front could bring freezing temperatures.
'Earthscapes' Forever Stamps Feature Incredible Views
New stamp series has bird's-eye views of planet.
Image: Northwest Wildfire Smoke Reaches Atlantic
Fires have caused dangerous levels of smog in the Northwest.
Northwestern Wildfires Spotted from Space
There are currently 27 large fires burning across 7 states.
Satellite Sees Typhoon Sanba Wallop Japan, Korea
A NASA satellite snapped photos of Typhoon Sanba.
Satellite Sees Fog Roll Into San Francisco
Fog is typical in this coastal city in the summer.
Aircraft and Drones Spying on Tropical Storm Leslie
Manned and unmanned planes are keeping tabs on the tropical cyclone.
Satellites See Isaac Make Landfall Over Louisiana
Hurricane makes two landfalls at southeast coast.
Satellites Keep an Eye on Isaac's Movements
Satellites provide key information on the storm's strength and environment.
Elusive Sprite Lightning Caught On Film
Sprites are ultra-fast bursts of electricity born edge of space.
Astronaut Photo: Sahara Dust Enters Caribbean Skies
The traveling dust may play a role in hurricane formation.
