At the beginning of 2026, NASA shared a brand-new image of Earth—the first official view of our planet for the year. Taken from orbit using upgraded satellite technology, the picture captures Earth in stunning detail. You can see swirling cloud patterns, clearly visible continents, and a glowing atmosphere shining against the deep darkness of space. But this image isn’t just beautiful—it’s also useful. NASA uses photos like these to study climate change, track weather systems, and monitor long-t