Is Google Earth real-time

Answer 1

The aerial, satellite, and StreetView imagery in Google Earth is not real-time (or live). In fact, the imagery is on average 1-3 years old.

However, Google is making some layers such as traffic and weather available near real-time and refreshed every few hours.

There is also a new webcam layer integrated into Google Earth that can show "live" scenes at selected locations.

Also, there are third party data feeds such as real-time flight tracking available so over time more and more data are showing up in Google Earth and Google Maps.

Answer 2

The aerial, satellite, and StreetView imagery in Google Earth is not real-time (or live).

However, Google is making some layers such as traffic and weather available near real-time and refreshed every few hours.

There is also a new webcam layer integrated into Google Earth that can show "live" scenes at selected locations.

Also, there are third party data feeds such as real-time flight tracking available so over time more and more data are showing up in Google Earth and Google Maps.