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Embark on a captivating visual exploration as this 4K visualization unveils the Moon's phases and liberation throughout 2018, observed from the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame, representing an hour, paints a mesmerizing portrait of the Moon's transitions. The visualization offers a comprehensive depiction, showcasing the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, Earth distance at true scale, and labeled craters near the terminator. The credits extend to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with visual contribution by David Ladd (USRA) and lead visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA). The expertise of scientists John Keller and Noah Petro from NASA/GSFC enriches the experience. The musical backdrop features "Illuminating" and "Touching Clouds" by Kelly McCollough, courtesy of Killer Tracks.

Experience a visual feast as astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station capture the breathtaking beauty of our planet through their windows, amassing thousands of daily photographs. The Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston curated the cream of the crop, selecting the top 17 Earth photos from 2017. Witness their stunning choices in this compilation! Explore the remarkable collection at the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth: https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/Collections/CEO-Top-Picks/2017.

Embark on an immersive visual journey as we unveil the Moon's intricate landscapes through an all-new 4K virtual tour. This remarkable experience is made possible by utilizing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. The visualization seamlessly traverses the near side, far side, and the north and south poles of the Moon, shedding light on captivating features, sites of interest, and insights gathered from lunar exploration. Enhancing the experience is the musical backdrop, featuring "Never Looking Back" by Frederick Wiedmann and "Flying over Turmoil" by Benjamin Krause & Scott Goodman, provided by Killer Tracks. Embark on a captivating virtual journey through the Moon's breathtaking terrain in stunning 4K resolution, utilizing data sourced from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. This immersive visualization takes you across the Moon's near and far sides, as well as its north and south poles, showcasing intriguing features, sites, and information about the lunar landscape. The musical backdrop is provided by Killer Tracks, featuring compositions "Never Looking Back" by Frederick Wiedmann and "Flying over Turmoil" by Benjamin Krause & Scott Goodman. Embark on an immersive journey through the Moon's enigmatic terrain with our cutting-edge 4K virtual tour, powered by data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. Traverse the near and far sides, as well as the poles, as this visualization unveils captivating features, sites, and insights garnered from the lunar landscape. The musical backdrop features "Never Looking Back" by Frederick Wiedmann and "Flying over Turmoil" by Benjamin Krause & Scott Goodman, courtesy of Killer Tracks.

Experience an enchanting journey through lunar landscapes with this visualization, employing a digital 3D model of the Moon, crafted from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's global elevation maps and image mosaics. The creation of this visualization was synchronized with a performance of Claude Debussy's evocative composition "Clair de Lune" by the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, conducted by Emil de Cou. The performance took place at Washington, DC's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 1 and 2, 2018, as part of NASA's 60th-anniversary celebrations. "Clair de Lune," the third movement from Debussy's Suite Bergamasque, published in 1905, captures a serene, contemplative atmosphere reminiscent of a moonlit stroll through a garden. The visuals of this video were orchestrated akin to a nature documentary, featuring seamless transitions and a predominantly stationary virtual camera. The journey mirrors a lunar day, revealing sunrises and sunsets over prominent lunar features. The sprawling ray system surrounding Copernicus crater, for instance, emerges from shadows at sunrise and gradually fades into darkness with the encroaching night.

Embark on a mesmerizing visual expedition through 2020 with this captivating 4K visualization. Witness the Moon's phases and liberation, observed hourly from the perspective of the Southern Hemisphere. Each frame, spanning an hour, reveals the Moon's gradual shifts. The visualization provides a faithful portrayal of the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and true-scale Earth distance. Highlighted are labeled craters near the terminator, iconic Apollo landing sites, maria, and sunlit albedo features, enriching the viewer's comprehension. The video acknowledges the contribution of data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA), along with the skilled production and editing by David Ladd (USRA). The musical backdrop, "Weightless," composed by Erica Driscoll, Wally Gagel, and Xandy Barry, and provided by Universal Production Music, complements the visual experience.

Witness the captivating celestial event as Mercury gracefully crosses the Sun's path, observed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory from around 1200 to 1808 UTC on November 11, 2019. This mesmerizing visual experience showcases Mercury's transit, a delicate journey spanning from 7:00 am to 1:38 pm ET. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory employs a range of extreme ultraviolet wavelengths to view the Sun, creating a unique and vivid perspective. The accompanying musical piece, "Frosted Lace" by Matthew Charles Gilbert Davidson, adds a harmonious touch to the spectacle.

Delve into the captivating narrative of NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) as it marks a decade of unwavering solar observation. This 4K visualization unveils SDO's unceasing scrutiny of the Sun over the past ten years. Operating from its orbital vantage point around Earth, SDO has amassed a staggering 425 million high-resolution images, equaling 20 million gigabytes of data. This trove of information has been instrumental in unveiling new insights about our closest star and its influence on the solar system. Through the lens of three instruments, SDO captures the Sun's essence every 0.75 seconds, with the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) instrument focusing on images every 12 seconds across 10 diverse wavelengths of light. The featured 10-year time lapse showcases images taken at the extreme ultraviolet wavelength of 17.1 nanometers, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the Sun's outermost atmospheric layer, the corona. The movie, which compiles one image per hour, encapsulates a full decade of the Sun's evolution in just 61 minutes. The video also encapsulates the Sun's rise and fall in activity, part of its 11-year solar cycle, and significant occurrences such as planetary transits and eruptions. The accompanying musical composition, "Solar Observer," was artfully created by musician Lars Leonhard. Amidst SDO's vigilant watch, instances of Earth or the Moon blocking its view, as well as instrument-related issues, have resulted in sporadic moments of darkness in the imagery. The video also provides glimpses of remarkable events, with timestamps allowing viewers to explore in detail. The Sun's dynamic journey continues to be observed by SDO and other NASA missions, offering invaluable insights about our place in the cosmos and ensuring the safety of astronauts and assets.

Embark on a mesmerizing lunar odyssey spanning 2021 and 2022 with this captivating 4K visualization. Explore the Moon's phases and libration, observed at hourly intervals from the vantage point of the Southern Hemisphere. Each frame, equivalent to an hour, unveils the Moon's graceful transitions. Beyond its phases, this visualization provides an accurate depiction of the Moon's orbit position, sub-Earth and subsolar points, and true-scale distance from Earth. Labeled craters near the terminator, iconic Apollo landing sites, maria, and other sunlit albedo features enrich the viewer's perspective. The video, a credit to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, features data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA) and meticulous production and editing by David Ladd (AIMM). Enhancing the experience is the melodic composition "Blossom Hills" by Achille Richard from Universal Production Music.

Embark on a captivating lunar odyssey through the year 2021 with this mesmerizing 4K visualization. Discover hourly glimpses of the Moon's phases and liberation from the vantage point of the Northern Hemisphere. Each frame offers a unique perspective, showcasing not only the Moon's orbital dynamics but also accurately portraying its sub-Earth and subsolar points, and true-scale distance from Earth. Illuminated craters near the terminator, legendary Apollo landing sites, maria, and sunlit albedo features are meticulously labeled, enhancing comprehension. Created by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the video features data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA), while production and editing are skillfully executed by David Ladd (USRA). The evocative accompaniment, "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" by Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Henrik Lars Wikstrom, from Universal Production Music, elevates the visual experience.

In honor of Earth Day 2021, we delve into the intricate interrelations within Earth's systems and NASA's remarkable capacity to observe these interactions within an ever-changing world. This exploration sheds light on the profound connections between phenomena like dust transport, vegetation patterns, water quality, conservation efforts, human well-being, the cryosphere, and responses to disasters. Through this video, we celebrate the interconnectedness of our planet's various elements and NASA's vital role in comprehending and monitoring these relationships. The music that accompanies this narrative is "Ellipsis" and "Terrafirma" by Ben Niblett and Jon Cotton [PRS], provided by Universal Production Music. Credit for the video goes to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The production team includes Jefferson Beck (USRA) as the Lead Producer, with Ellen T. Gray (ADNET), Sofie Bates (KBR), and Roberto Molar Candanosa (KBR) contributing as writers.

Discover 101955 Bennu, an asteroid that stands as one of Earth's closest planetary companions, boasting a stature comparable to a skyscraper. Since late 2018, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has chosen Bennu as its abode. Beginning its endeavor on December 3, 2018, OSIRIS-REx embarked on an intricate quest, weaving a complex network of observations around Bennu. This video follows the mission's comprehensive trajectory during its stay on Bennu, a journey culminating in its departure on May 10, 2021, bound for Earth. A significant haul of over 60 grams of asteroid samples accompanies OSIRIS-REx on its return voyage. Narrated to provide insights, the video highlights the mission's remarkable achievements. For more details, visit https://nasa.gov/osiris-rex. The musical accompaniment features "Visionary" by Andy Blythe and Marten Joustra, alongside "Babel" by Max Cameron Concors, courtesy of Universal Production Music. The data is sourced from NASA, University of Arizona, CSA, York University, Open University, and MDA. The video is a credit to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, produced by Dan Gallagher (USRA) and Kel Elkins (USRA), with Kel Elkins (USRA) as the Lead Data Visualizer and Dan Gallagher (USRA) as the narrator. Additional contributors include Michael Moreau (NASA/GSFC), Dante Lauretta (The University of Arizona), and Kenny Getzandanner (NASA/GSFC).

Embark on a mesmerizing expedition with this 4K visualization, portraying the Moon's phases and liberation across 2022, as observed from the Southern Hemisphere. Each frame, capturing an hour's passage, unveils the Moon's shifting appearance. Beyond this, the visualization illustrates the Moon's orbital placement, sub-Earth, and subsolar points, maintaining true scale for its Earthly distance. Labels pinpoint craters near the terminator, Apollo landing sites, Maria, and sunlit albedo features, adding detail to this cosmic spectacle. The video credits NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA), production/editing by David Ladd (AIMM), and features the music "Blossom Hills" by Achille Richard from Universal Production Music.

Experience the Moon's captivating journey through 2022 in this stunning 4K visualization, as observed from the Northern Hemisphere. Witness its changing phases and libration, each frame capturing an hour of its graceful motion. The visualization also presents the Moon's orbital position, sub-Earth, and subsolar points, maintaining true scale accuracy for its distance from Earth. Notably, craters along the terminator, Apollo landing sites, maria, and other albedo features illuminated by sunlight are identified. This video is a product of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with data visualization by Ernie Wright (USRA) and production/editing by David Ladd (AIMM). Accompanied by the melodic tones of "Build the Future" by Alexander Hitchens, courtesy of Universal Production Music.

Those fortunate enough to gaze upon Earth from space are captivated by its exquisite beauty, the vibrant colors, and a sense of reverence for the delicate planet situated 250 miles beneath them. Now, it's your chance to experience this awe-inspiring sight: immerse yourself in this ultra-high definition video, captured during Expedition 65 of the International Space Station. Prepare for an extended and profound observation of our home planet, showcased in all its splendor. Press play and transition into orbit mode to embark on this extraordinary journey. This footage was filmed aboard the International Space Station spanning from April 17 to October 17, 2021.

The video captures solar activity from August 12 to December 22, 2022, as observed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). SDO has been continuously imaging the Sun in high resolution for almost 13 years, leading to numerous insights into its behavior and impact on the solar system. With its suite of instruments, SDO records the Sun's images at rapid intervals, including the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA), which captures images every 12 seconds at 10 different wavelengths. This time-lapse spans 133 days and showcases images taken at 17.1 nanometers, revealing the Sun's outermost atmospheric layer, known as the corona. The video condenses over four months of solar observations into 59 minutes, highlighting the Sun's rotation and the passage of bright active regions. The loops extending from these regions depict magnetic fields containing hot plasma. These regions also give rise to solar flares, bright flashes resulting from magnetic field interactions. Occasional dark frames in the video occur due to Earth or the Moon blocking SDO's view of the Sun, as well as technical issues. SDO transmits a substantial amount of data to the ground daily. Off-center Sun images were captured during instrument calibration. NASA's ongoing missions, including SDO, will continue to monitor the Sun, yielding insights about our position in space and ensuring astronaut and asset safety. The video is accompanied by a continuous mix from Lars Leonhard's "Geometric Shapes" album. Credit for the video goes to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with Scott Wiessinger as the Lead Producer, Tom Bridgman as the Lead Visualizer, and Scott Wiessinger as the Editor. Description of the video: The video features the Sun on the left side, displaying a golden yellow color with varying brightness and wisps extending from its surface. The Sun rotates steadily, taking 12 minutes per rotation in the time-lapse. Bright regions on the Sun's surface shift and flash like small fires, while wispy loops above rapidly change shape and size. The right side of the frame contains two squares outlining interesting Sun regions with enlargements.