EarthDesk replaces your static wallpaper with a high-resolution rendered image of EARTH showing current sun, Moon and city Illumination as well as real-time Cloud coverage. Many different options are available for configuring the map image.
New in version 5 for Windows:
# FASTER performance and lower processor usage.
# Snow and vegetation change month-to-month.
# Higher resolution cloud data on large displays.
# Automatic detection of local time zone.
# Adjustable desktop contrast level.
# Updated political map color and boundaries.
# Political map shows city lights and moonlight.
# Improved moonlight rendering in Natural map.
# Improved detection of corrupt cloud images.
# Softer evaluation watermark during trial period.
# Supports monitor attach/detach while running.
# Full support for XP, Vista and Windows 7.