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Sun's far side erupts in satellite image | Space photo of the day for Oct. 29, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 29 October 25

A massive coronal mass ejection erupted from the sun's far side late on Oct. 21, 2025 and was captured by a NOAA coronagraph.

'We must replace this capability now': New NOAA satellite to replace aging space weather sentinels launches Sept. 23

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published 19 September 25

After decades of relying on aging satellites, NOAA is launching a purpose-built eye on the sun.

Moon blocks satellite views of the sun before lunar eclipse | Space photo of the day for Sept. 9, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 9 September 25

Two NOAA satellites saw a solar eclipse on Sept. 7 as the moon blocked out the sun mere hours before a lunar eclipse was seen on Earth.

Satellite images track Grand Canyon wildfires burning across thousands of acres

By Meredith Garofalo Published 16 July 25

Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.

For Thanksgiving Travelers, Stormy Weather Ahead on US Coasts (Satellite Photo)

By Mike Wall Published 22 November 17

Foul weather could make Thanksgiving travel rough for a lot of folks, a new satellite photo shows.

New Weather-Watching Satellite Brings Suite of Advanced Tools

By Calla Cofield Published 13 November 17

Say hello to the Joint Polar Satellite System 1 (JPSS-1), a new weather satellite with a wide range of capabilities.