Solar System Simulator

"This superb site aims to be a "spyglass on the cosmos". It allows you to
create stunning simulated images of the planets and their moons, just as
they would actually be seen from another body or spacecraft, at your chosen
date and time. This virtual Solar System uses many scientific databases for
planet and star positions, as well as images of planet surfaces and rings
derived from spacecraft missions, to make the views as accurate as
possible. A set of test images shows the accuracy of the simulation,
allowing you to compare generated images with the real views from
spacecraft, or to see a virtual lunar eclipse. A page of technical
background explains how it's all done. There are plenty of options to help
you create your own image of the Solar System by choosing a
specific viewpoint, target, date, and time. However, if you're feeling lazy, just
take a look at the beautiful sample scenes which the site author has
already created! Highly recommended. DP-P"