LiveGlobe 3D is an interactive 3D Earth application that combines real-time planetary data with astronomical observation capabilities. The app allows users to spin a real-relief 3D Earth to view live natural events including earthquakes, volcanoes, storms and wildfires, sourced from NASA, USGS, NOAA and EONET databases.
The application features two main modes: Earth mode displays live natural events on a 3D globe with real-time updates from scientific agencies including USGS for earthquakes, NASA for volcanoes, and EONET for storms and wildfires. Sky mode provides astronomical observation tools including ISS tracking, Moon positioning, planetary locations, and 119,000 actual stars from the Hipparcos catalog with IAU constellation lines and Stellarium artwork.
LiveGlobe 3D operates as a single Android application that integrates multiple data streams into one interface. Users can switch between Earth and sky modes with one tap, allowing seamless transition from viewing terrestrial events to astronomical observations. The app sources data from established scientific organizations and presents it on an interactive 3D interface.
The app supports six languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. It operates without advertisements or user tracking and requires no account registration. The application is designed for amateur stargazers and those interested in real-time Earth monitoring.
LiveGlobe 3D is currently available on Android platform with iOS and desktop versions planned for future release. The app was developed by indie maker Marcus Hoja from Germany.
Key Features
- •Interactive 3D Earth with real-relief globe that users can spin to explore the planet
- •Live earthquake data sourced from USGS (United States Geological Survey) for real-time seismic activity
- •Volcano monitoring using NASA data to display active volcanic events globally
- •Storm and wildfire tracking through EONET (Earth Observatory Natural Event Tracker) database
- •Sky mode featuring ISS (International Space Station) tracking for astronomical observation
- •Moon and planet positioning with accurate celestial body locations