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GOES-West - Sector view: U.S. Pacific Coast - Band 1

20 August 2026 - After reviewing customer feedback, we have adjusted the position of the U.S. Pacific Coast sector north & west by about 4 degrees to better observe incoming weather systems.

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Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0520 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0520 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0530 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0530 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0540 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0540 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0550 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0550 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0600 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0600 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0610 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0610 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0620 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0620 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0630 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0630 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0640 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0640 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0650 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0650 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0700 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0700 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0710 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 16 Sep 2026 - 0710 UTC Latitude / Longitude grid

0.47 µm - Blue Band - 1 km resolution - Visible band 1 is in the blue portion of the spectrum. It is particularly useful for detecting atmospheric aerosols such as smoke and dust. (daytime only).

Band 1 is a visible channel and is therefore black during nighttime hours.

• For more details, see the Band 1 - ABI Quick Information Guide, (PDF, 873 KB)