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An image of the Earth with clouds from space, and an eclipsed Sun next to it.

The challenge has concluded, although we always welcome your clouds data through the app!

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Screens of the GLOBE Observer app showing the notification on the home screen when a data request is available for the current area, the listing of the science data requests at your location and nearby, and the map of data collection areas for requests.

Localized Data Requests

The GLOBE Observer app now features a mechanism to alert volunteers when data are specifically needed at or near their location.

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GLOBE Observer Connect

Please join us for GLOBE Observer Connect on 25 April, featuring you! We want to hear about your experiences with GLOBE Eclipse.

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A screenshot of the new My Achievements page in the GLOBE Observer app showing badges for observations and streaks (in this case for Land Cover), and a photo of NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur holding up her phone to show off her achievements earned while using the GLOBE Observer app.

Badges and Streaks - New in GLOBE Observer!

Keep track of your contributions to GLOBE with the new My Achievements section in the GLOBE Observer app.

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What is GLOBE Observer?

A citizen science app allowing volunteers in GLOBE countries to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community
A way to collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data
An open data set available to scientists, and supporting students of all ages in doing real scientific research through the GLOBE Program

Download the app and follow the instructions to get started. Always follow guidelines from your local officials, and only participate in GLOBE activities or use the GLOBE Observer app if it is safe to do so.

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What are GLOBE Observers up to?

View the air temperature data on eclipse day.	View the clouds data on eclipse day.

Latest Observer Data

Latest Data

Recent Measurements

Last 7 Days

Cloud Cover

Land Cover Classification

Mosquito Habitats

Tree Height

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