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Weather Satellite Himawari
Young children understand that Himawari is Japan’s first geostationary weather satellite, which helps us learn about the weather by looking at clouds from space.
💬 Himawari Is a Satellite That Watches the Weather
Himawari is a satellite for watching the weather. A satellite is an important machine in space. Himawari is looking at Earth’s clouds.
🤔 When there are clouds in the sky, what kind of weather do you think might come?
💬 Launched on July 14, 1977
On July 14, 1977, Himawari went into space. It was placed on a rocket and launched high into the sky. Himawari is Japan’s first geostationary weather satellite.
💬 Watching Clouds from the Same Area
A geostationary weather satellite moves together with Earth. That is why it can keep watching the clouds over the same area. It also becomes easier to see where the clouds are moving.
🤔 Do clouds stay in the same place forever? Or do they move?
💬 Useful for Weather Forecasts
Himawari tells Earth what the clouds look like. That information is used for weather forecasts. It helps people think about whether it will rain or be sunny.
🤔 Do you ever check the weather forecast before going out?