Drag to spin the globe, scroll or pinch to zoom from full-planet view down to coastline level, and click any point for its coordinates and approximate local solar time.
Curious about the planet's magnetic field? See the Earth magnetosphere in 3D.
Earth 3D Globe - Live Day & Night Map
See at a glance where on Earth it is day and where it is night RIGHT NOW - the lit half of the globe follows the real sun, computed from your device's clock.
The time slider previews the day/night line up to 12 hours ahead or behind - watch dawn sweep across a continent - and the Now button snaps back to live.
The map is drawn in the clean vector style of an airline seatback display: real coastlines from the public-domain Natural Earth dataset, a 30-degree grid, and a soft atmosphere rim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Earth 3D Globe - Live Day & Night Map do?
See at a glance where on Earth it is day and where it is night RIGHT NOW - the lit half of the globe follows the real sun, computed from your device's clock.
When should I reach for earth 3d globe - live day & night map?
The time slider previews the day/night line up to 12 hours ahead or behind - watch dawn sweep across a continent - and the Now button snaps back to live.
What complementary tools work well alongside earth 3d globe - live day & night map?
A live clock line shows your local time and UTC before the 3D engine even finishes loading, and the panel lists the sun's current overhead point.