Google Earth Time Slider

Explore the dynamics of our changing planet over the past three and a half decades. To enable the time slider in Google Earth, go to View > Show Time, and select Automatically or Always. (The default is Automatically.)

Learn how to find and use the time slider in Google Earth to view historical imagery and explore different time periods. The time slider is located in the top right corner of the screen, next to the compass and ruler icon, and lets you see how the Earth has changed over time. Explore how the Earth has changed over time with this interactive tool.

Choose a location, zoom level and time range to see historical satellite images from 1984 to 2012. Learn how to access and use the Time Slider feature on Google Earth to view historical imagery of any location. Find out how to save, share, and compare different points in time, and what are the limitations of historical imagery.

To change the timezone: Drag the time slider left or right. Depending on your location and time of year, you can view the sunrise or sunset while looking east or west. Current imagery automatically displays in Google Earth.

To discover how images have changed over time or view past versions of a map on a timeline: On your device, open Google Earth.... In this tutorial, youll learn how to visualize historical satellite images in Google Earth Pro using the Time Slider feature. Learn how to use the time toolbar in Google Earth to animate historical imagery, show sunlight, and play KML files with time data.

Find out how to adjust the slider, speed, and settings for different modes and effects. Quick tutorial on how to find and use the time slider in Google Earth and turn back time.