How Can You Tell When a Google Earth Picture Was Taken?

See the date in the top corner of the image

See the date in the top corner of the image

You can compare the image to other images and use historical imagery feature to see older versions of same area

You can compare the image to other images and use historical imagery feature to see older versions of same area

The date at the top corner will appear in the format MM/DD/YYYY

The date at the top corner will appear in the format MM/DD/YYYY

Cross checking the date with other ways is also recommended because the date may be inaccurate sometimes

Cross checking the date with other ways is also recommended because the date may be inaccurate sometimes

You can also take a closer look at some of the details to help pinpoint when the image was taken

You can also take a closer look at some of the details to help pinpoint when the image was taken

Another way you can know the date is by looking for any changes in the landscape

Another way you can know the date is by looking for any changes in the landscape