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GOES-West CONUS - Band 1
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Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1321 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1326 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1331 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1336 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1341 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1346 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1351 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1356 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1401 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1406 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1411 UTC
Band 1 - 0.47 µm - Blue - Visible - 06 Mar 2026 - 1416 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.