satellite imagery Archives

Tuesday 10/07/14 at 8:20 PM by Zack Leasor

Tracking Fall Foliage

We are just now starting to see some of the leaves begin to change colors in southern Kentucky. Elsewhere across the northern U.S., many locations are getting close to their peak foliage. Check out how we can actually see the colors of the leaves using visible satellite imagery. The following satellite images were all taken […]

Tuesday 09/30/14 at 3:15 PM by Zack Leasor

Satellites Capture Aral Sea Transformation

High resolution visible satellite imagery is now being used to track changes in the water levels of the Aral Sea. This body of water is located in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan and recent irrigation projects combined with dry conditions has led to an astounding loss of water. Check out the difference from 2000 to now: […]

Tuesday 08/12/14 at 8:20 PM by Zack Leasor

Perseid Meteor Shower

The best viewing for the ongoing Perseid meteor shower will be tonight, and the weather is in full cooperation with catching a good view. One of the last visible satellite images before we lose daylight today shows just a few clouds around southern Kentucky, and these mostly clear skies will continue overnight. The Perseid meteor shower is typically […]

Friday 08/08/14 at 7:19 PM by Zack Leasor

Goodbye Tropical Storm Iselle, Hello Hurricane Julio

As Iselle approached the Hawaiian Islands late last, hurricane warnings were downgraded and the storm made landfall as Tropical Storm Iselle. The tropical storm made landfall on the eastern coast of the Big Island earlier today at 7:30am CST with max wind speeds rated at 60mph. Check out some of the wind gusts recorded across […]