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What's New at the Earth Observatory September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

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An Epic View of the Seasons

An Epic View of the Seasons

The tilt in Earth's axis of rotation makes the apparent position of continents shift with the seasons in imagery from a NASA camera in deep space.

Arctic Melt Season Length Levels Off

Arctic Melt Season Length Levels Off

While the sea ice melt season has lengthened dramatically in most of the satellite era, the trend unexpectedly stabilized around 2010.

Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levels

Lake Powell Drops to Record-Low Levels

Snow drought and unusually warm temperatures in the Colorado Basin in 2026 helped drive down reservoir water storage in the U.S. West.

Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome

Summer Goes Out With a Heat Dome

Temperature records toppled across the central and southern U.S. as the autumnal equinox approached.

Purple Haze Aurora

Purple Haze Aurora

'Scuse me while some charged particles kiss the sky.

More from NASA Earth Science

Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists are on the case, tracking the oscillations because Earth’s center of mass is a crucial reference point for satellite navigation and elevation measurements.

For over 50 years, the Landsat program has provided the longest continuous satellite record of Earth's land surface from space. Landsat 9, launched in 2021, is the latest mission in this remarkable legacy.

New infrared surveys of silicates and related minerals provide insights for geological research, renewable energy, and rare Earth mineral exploration.

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