Earth has never been more observed, with swarms of spacecraft providing nonstop satellite imagery of our planet. And there's some amazing imagery to look back on this year! From historic hurricanes to a total solar eclipse, here are 12 breathtaking sights captured by NOAA's GOES satellites in 2024.
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Bottom line: Enjoy our 12 favorite pieces of satellite imagery from the past year, from historic hurricanes to a total solar eclipse. Thank you, GOES satellites!