All versions of Google Earth and Google Maps use the same two imagery databases, 2D satellite and 3D aerial. Theyre different dates. Each product has settings that have to be right to see the different date images.

Why is Google Earth not up to date?

According to the Google Earth Blog, data updates usually happen about once a month, but they may not show real-time images. Google Earth gathers data from various satellite and aerial photography sources, and it can take months to process, compare and set up the data before it appears on a map.

Is there a Google Earth in real time?

Google Earth will now play live video feeds from select locations across the globe. In order to watch the live feed, all you need to do is go to the Voyager section on any of the Google Earth-supported platforms such as a Web browser, Android app, PC app, etc.

Is it legal to use Google Earth images?

Google Earth or Earth Studio can be used for purposes such as research, education, film and nonprofit use without needing permission. All content created from Google Earth or Earth Studio must always be properly attributed. Google Earth content may not be used for any commercial or promotional purposes.

Is Google Earth discontinued?

As of March 20, 2015, Google has retired the Google Earth Enterprise product, with support ended on March 22, 2017.

How far back do Google Earth images go?

forty years Earth Engine hosts satellite imagery and stores it in a public data archive that includes historical earth images going back more than forty years. The images, ingested on a daily basis, are then made available for global-scale data mining.

Can I use Google satellite images?

All uses of Google Maps and Google Earth Content must provide attribution to both Google and our data providers. But within those limits, Google says, you can use images in reports, presentations, on the web, in a print project. You can even use them in an advertisement.