So now it's Microsoft turn to answer back to Google Maps with their Virtual Earth beta product. Virtual Earth is very similar to Google Maps in that you can drag and zoom satellite or roadmap map views.

Once again, the geeks at Google have blown away people with their shenanigans.

Their latest gag has been to import moon maps (courtesy of NASA maps), thus making Google Moon.

Their reasoning? According to the FAQ, it's the following:
"Because we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate the first lunar landing, which occurred on July 20, 1969, than to give our users an opportunity to surf around the lunar surface themselves."

If you've checked out Google Moon I hope you zoomed in all the way; if not, go do it. Isn't that sweet? Now I just need to find a picture of a space monkey and my day will be complete.

Have you seen where do you live from space? Google Earth just launched the beta version. It's amazing view. Give it a try, it's worth it!