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GOES-West CONUS - Band 1
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Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0216 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0221 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0226 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0231 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0236 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0241 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0246 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0251 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0256 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0301 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0306 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 17 Apr 2026 - 0311 UTC
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.