For a solar eclipse to occur, the moon must be in between the Earth and the Sun. This occurs when the Moon is new — that is, when the side of the moon facing the Earth receives no solar illumination. The Day Night Band on Suomi-NPP, or NOAA-21, or NOAA-20... Read More
By now you probably already know that a total solar eclipse will traverse North America during the afternoon of April 8, 2024. There have been many stories in the media and previous blog entries here at the CIMSS Satellite Blog: Will it be Cloudy on April 8th (2024)? and GOES Cloud Climatology on April 8th.The Washington Post liked our previous GOES cloud climatology image... Read More
A selection of several GOES ABI loops during 2022 showcased the diverse range of features observed, which included volcanic ash plumes, hurricanes, convection, fog, smoke, fires, dust and ice. It’s very hard to choose just one event from every month of the year, but the goal here is to show a variety of phenomena and locations that NOAA‘s GOES... Read More
The Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI) on GOES East captured a partial solar eclipse during the new moon on November 13th. But the moon’s shadow didn’t reach Earth. Why’s that?Solar eclipses are only possible when the new moon occurs near the nodes of the lunar orbit, which is where the... Read More
